Known for his uncanny prophecies, Beauden Parrot has taken flight once more to cast his feathered prediction for the upcoming Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash between the All Blacks and Ireland.
Beauden has more likely caught the attention of the rugby world more for his cuteness than by accurately foretelling outcomes during the All Blacks’ campaign, incorrectly picking New Zealand in the opener and for Italy to beat them a couple of weeks ago. However, he nailed it when selecting the All Blacks to beat Namibia and Uruguay.
Despite the past missteps, the parrot prodigy remains undaunted and he envisions a victory for Ireland in Paris on Sunday.
For bookmakers, this prediction will unlikely tilt the scales but the TAB odds reflect a neck-and-neck competition, making it a tricky proposition for those seeking to wager on what will be a fierce match. New Zealand, the traditional powerhouse that has won the tournament three times, stands at odds of $2.00 for victory, while the Irish, who have never made it past the quarter-finals, sit at $1.80.
