not sure what you mean by generous though. I think based on their prior whitewash, a 8 point head start is rediculous. Ok, I know that won't happen in the final, but 36 point win, down to a 8 point win... I don't fucking think so. South Africa have the best forwards in the world, the best scrum half in the world, and the best right wing in the world, with all other players playing at the top of their game and also being world class players.
England have two hopes of staying within 8 points, no hope and bob hope!