The talking is about to stop and it is time for the action. The Rugby World Cup starts in Tokyo today, kicking off a mouthwatering sequence of opening matches. Tournament favourites New Zealand meet powerhouses South Africa on Saturday, moments after France have locked horns with Argentina. Ireland play Scotland on Sunday morning and Warren Gatland’s Wales, of course, have their own Pool D opener with Georgia in Toyota City on Monday. The summer shadow boxing is over and the real thing begins. But who will emerge triumphant in the final on November 2 and how will Wales fare? Our WalesOnline experts deliver their verdicts… SPRINGBOKS TO SCUPPER ALL BLACKS THREE-PEAT – Matthew Southcombe (Rugby Audience Editor) The South African national team has been going through something of a renaissance since Rassie Erasmus took over in 2018. They have been a shadow of their former selves in the years preceding that but claimed the Rugby Championship this summer, drawing with the All Blacks and beating everyone else. The two meet in the pool stage this weekend and it would come as no surprise if they faced each other again in the final. As for Wales, I’ve fancied their chances since…