The Rugby World Cup is here at last and we take a look at the opening match as well as other betting highlights taking place on Friday.
RUGBY
The wait is over for spectators and players alike and Japan and Russia get the 2019 RWC going tomorrow. We have a preview of the match up on the blog – click here to read and there are a host of betting markets for punters to get involved in.
We are strong on Japan and expect them to be the fitter and more clinical of the sides and the -5.5 try handicap looks worth a play at 8/10. To win this bet Japan will need to score at least 6 more tries more than Russia.
Click here to bet on Russia v Japan
We will have more on the other games in our weekend diary and you can click here for odds on all of the weekends matches.
There has been little change in the outright betting with New Zealand still 15/10 favourites ahead of South Africa at 4/1 and England at 9/2.
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FOOTBALL
English Premier League fans have Friday night football to look forward to with Southampton hosting Bournemouth. Both teams sit mid table on 7 points from 5 matches but Southampton have taken 7 points from the last 9 they have played for with Bournemouth taking just 3 in this time. Southampton games have been tight but over 2.5 goals would have arrived in their last 4 games and both teams have scored in all 5 of their fixtures this season.
Southampton are 11/10 favourites to win the game and with over 2.5 goals trading a bit too short for our liking at 13/20 that is where we think the smart money is headed.
Click here to bet on Friday night EPL
HORSERACING
Local horse racing takes place at the Fairview Polytrack in Port Elizabeth an 8 race card starting at 12:25 and ending at 16:40.
Best Bet on the card looks to be Rock Aloe in the 3rd race at a current price of 8/10.
Click here to bet on the Fairview meeting
Click here for betting from around the world
There are plenty of in-running options including the BMW PGA Championship Golf taking place at Wentworth.
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Note, all odds quoted are subject to change.
