The Rugby World Cup is coming to the crucial stages, as the semifinal matchups are set to be played on October 20, while the final will be on October 28 at the Stade de France. South Africa are the defending champions, and they are tied for the most Rugby World Cup titles won (3).
Here’s a look at the odds of winning the 2023 Rugby World Cup from the best rugby union betting sites:
Bookies see the semifinals as a two-horse race, with New Zealand and South Africa to be the finalists and fight for the trophy.
New Zealand are coming into this semifinal in great offensive form, just like we predicted before the event started, as they have scored 70+ points in three of their last four games. They are also averaging 78 points per game in their last four matches, so this could very well be a high-scoring matchup. Argentina have gone over this total in three of their last four games as well.
England weren’t in their best form coming into this tournament, but they built momentum and are improving every game. This matchup was the last edition’s final, as South Africa beat the Three Lions by 20 points to win the title. This will be a revenge game for England, and they should have a good start in the first half, at least. They are on a five-game winning streak and can be the dark horse to reach the finals.
