There are 4 Rugby Internationals taking place on Saturday including Scotland v South Africa and we suggest a bet in each of them.

 

 

 

SCOTLAND v SOUTH AFRICA

Scotland will be looking to build on last weekend’s 15-13 win over Australia. It was a thrilling game and came down to the wire and Scotland were full value for the win with the scrum in particular impressing.

The Springboks were under the pump against Wales for long periods last week, but came through to win 23-18 in what was their first appearance since beating New Zealand in the Rugby Championship. They have made a few changes this week and a glance at the bench suggests they will be finishing this match strong.

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Scotland 21/10

Draw 25/1

South Africa 9/20

Handicap: Scotland (+6.5) at 9/10, South Africa (-6.5) at 9/10

Suggested Bet: Winning Margin, South Africa under 12.5 points at 5/4

This bet landed for us in last week’s game against Wales and this game has all the makings of another close contest with the World Champions coming through as the victors.

 

 

 

 

ITALY v ARGENTINA

 

Italy frustrated New Zealand for long periods last week before losing 47-9. They face an Argentina side that did likewise to France going down 29-20, a match which they started 16 point underdogs.

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Italy 26/10

Draw 28/1

Argentina 7/20

Handicap: Italy (+8.5) at 9/10, Argentina (-8.5) at 9/10

Suggested Bet: Handicap, Italy (+8.5) at 9/10

There has been quite a lot of handicap movement based on team news and I am going to be backing the Italians to lift themselves for their new coach and to beat the handicap against an Argentina that hasn’t impressed me.

 

IRELAND v NEW ZEALAND

Both of these teams are coming off comfortable victories last weekend with Ireland hammering Japan 60-5, a result which comfortably beat the handicap of 15.5 points.

The All Blacks drew clear late to beat Italy by 38 points which was well shy of the handicap of 55.5. New Zealand hammered Ireland when they met in the World Cup quarter-finals, but prior to that they have had some exciting battles with Ireland grabbing a couple of victories.

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Ireland 33/10

Draw 30/1

New Zealand 2/7

Handicap: Ireland (+10.5) at 9/10, New Zealand (-10.5) at 9/10

Suggested Bet: Winning Margin, New Zealand under 12.5 points at 16/10

I fancy the Irish to keep things close in front the passionate home fans, but New Zealand should have too much class for them over the 80 minutes and can claim a narrow win.

ENGLAND v AUSTRALIA

England warmed up for this game with a 69-3 win over Tonga last week and all the buzz this week has been the news that the exciting Marcus Smith will start at 10.

Australia went down 15-13 to Scotland and while they could feel quite unlucky to lose the game, they will be concerned at how Scotland dominated their scrum in patches and also their growing injury list.

 

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England 2/9

Draw 33/1

Australia 4/1

Handicap: England (-12.5) at 9/10, Australia (+12.5) at 9/10

Suggested Bet: Handicap, Australia (+12.5) at 9/10

Australia have struggled at Twickenham in recent years, but they still have enough quality in the team to give England a run for their money and I am backing them to stay within the 13 points required.

Note: All prices correct at the time of writing but are subject to change