Rugby World Cup 2023, Early Match Betting Thread

France are no longer favourite vs NZ in the opening match after the news about Ntamack.
Cap is now -1.5 in favour NZ (was -1.5 France till yesterday)

As a long suffering Wales supporter I'm obviously keeping a close eye on them and in particular the 1st test against Fiji.

This test is just massive and I feel that our entire tournament hinges on it. Fiji look much more cohesive that I expected but I still expect Wales to win. However I would not be surprised if we didn't.

If we win we will have that precious thing called momentum and I think we will get out of the group and have a good chance in the quarters against either dog shit England or the Argies. Then in the semis we'll get slaughtered ....

Bookies think we will beat the Fijians and that's comforting! Wales are -5.5 and holding.

What a fascinating opening weekend to look forward too!

EDIT: Of course, its also possible that Wales will lose every game in the group and we'll be a total laughing stock .... lol

Gosh I'm always so excited for the World Cup.

Back during the 2015 pool stages I had a massive fourfold ending on Georgia to cover a handicap of about 20 against Argentina. Georgians started the match very well and were trailing 14-9 at half time. Needless to say the betting novice in me already started counting my money. But then just after half time Georgia 8th man and captain Gorgodze got a yellow card and Argentina scored 40 unanswered points. One of the most humbling days of my life.

That bet put me off long shot multiples completely and if I ever do place one I ALWAYS take cover before the last leg!!

Jameson wrote: As a long suffering Wales supporter I'm obviously keeping a close eye on them and in particular the 1st test against Fiji.

This test is just massive and I feel that our entire tournament hinges on it. Fiji look much more cohesive that I expected but I still expect Wales to win. However I would not be surprised if we didn't.

If we win we will have that precious thing called momentum and I think we will get out of the group and have a good chance in the quarters against either dog shit England or the Argies. Then in the semis we'll get slaughtered ....

Bookies think we will beat the Fijians and that's comforting! Wales are -5.5 and holding.

What a fascinating opening weekend to look forward too!

EDIT: Of course, its also possible that Wales will lose every game in the group and we'll be a total laughing stock .... lol

Good luck Jameson! Tough pool you are in. Fiji have based entire prep for last 2 years for that first match. They know they have to win it, as Wallabies I think have game that can nullify Fiji. It’s going to be a cracker, it’s the round one match I’m most looking forward too despite the other big matches in other pools.