Rugby Predictions Today

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Rugby Predictions for SATURDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2025

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Georgia vs Japan 

Tip 1: Japan to win 

Reason for the tip: Georgia and Japan meet in Tbilisi in what promises to be a tight and physical Test match as the Brave Blossoms look to snap a five-match losing streak. Ranked 11 and 13 respectively by the IRB, the sides are closely matched, though Japan hold a 5–2 advantage in their head-to-head record and have won twice on previous visits to Georgia. Discipline has been a major issue for Japan, with eight yellow cards in their past four defeats. Coach Eddie Jones has had to deal with a host of injuries with key players like Ben Gunter, Michael Leitch and several others injured after the Wales match.

New faces such as debutant Shu Yamamoto and first-time starter Kazuma Ueda add fresh energy, while Dylan Riley and Charlie Lawrence continue their strong midfield partnership. Georgia come into the Test with confidence after beating both the USA and Canada with their powerful scrum and physical style are expected to test the visitors. A win could push Japan into the world’s top 12 and secure a Band 2 seeding for the Rugby World Cup 2027 draw, adding further pressure to perform. They will need to be better in turning their possession into points if they are to come away with the win. I am backing Japan to end their losing streak and end the tour with a win. 

Ireland vs South Africa 

Tip 2: South Africa to win

Reason for the tip: A rejuvenated Ireland welcome the Springboks to the Aviva Stadium in an encounter that is being billed as the match of the weekend. The visitors have a score to settle after the Irish snatched a late victory in South Africa to tie the series 1-1 eighteen months ago. Rassie Erasmus’ men have managed to dominate all teams since he took over as coach except Ireland. The Boks have not won in Dublin in more than a decade and they will be going all out for the win. The home side produced their best performance in a long time as they crushed Australia 46-19 in what was a brilliant all round display led by fullback Mack Hansen. 

South Africa will be a different beast as they will want to stamp their authority early in the match through their powerful forward pack. The Irish can expect a barrage at set piece time especially in the front row where the likes of Malcolm Marx and Thomas Du Toit have been so impressive despite missing prop Ox Nche.One of the highlights of the match will be the contest between the two young tens in Sam Prendergast and Sasha Feinberg-Mngomezulu. Both players are critical to their teams fortunes although their style of play is totally different with the latter more the maverick while the Irishman is more workmanlike. I am backing the Boks for the win as their power packed bench will close out the match in the last quarter. 

France vs Australia

Tip 3: France to win

Reason for the tip: Australia will be hoping to end their Northern Hemisphere tour with a win when they take on France in Paris and prevent being the first Wallaby team in 50 years to complete a winless November international campaign. Both these sides have looked terribly fatigued as their players have endured a long season with the visitors starting the year with a physical three match series against the Lions. It is starting to show with players like Harry Wilson and Joseph- Aukuso Suaalili lacking energy in the second half of matches. 

The French are going through a similar phase as they started their last match against Fiji with three tries in the first 20 minutes but fell off badly as the match progressed. They will need their talismanic flyhalf Romain Ntamack to show off his ability to link up with the backline that features World Player of the Year nominee Louis Bielle- Biarry who is almost impossible to stop if given any space. The match will be decided in the forwards and this is an area the French have the advantage therefore I am tipping a home win. 

Wales vs New Zealand 

Tip 4: New Zealand to win

Reason for the tip: Wales will be delighted with their last gasp victory over Japan but they will be facing a wounded All Blacks team this week which could spell serious trouble. The visitors Scott Robertson reacted to the defeat by England by making a whopping 13 changes with regulars like Ardie Savea and Beauden Barrett facing the axe. In the case of Savea it is probably more of a break as the flanker has had a huge workload all year. Damian McKenzie has been brought into the flyhalf position with Cortez Ratima as his halfback partner. This could be a potent combination as they have been regular partners playing for the Chiefs in Super Rugby. 

The Welsh hero from the last match, Jarrod Evans still cannot break into the starting team and will again come off the bench. The home side will need a massive improvement despite the win as they were outplayed by Japan. The visitors inability to turn possession into points ultimately cost them the match. The All Blacks could run riot if they are given possession by the home side as they remain the masters at exploiting turnover ball. There is too much pace and power across the All Blacks team therefore I am predicting a convincing win for the visitors over the beleaguered home side.   

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Spain vs Fiji: Away team (-24.5)

Reason for tip: Spain plays host to the Flying Fijians in this November International. This fascinating Test brings contrasting styles and rising ambitions together. Fiji arrives as clear favourites, armed with their trademark power, speed, offloading flair and eager to build momentum ahead of their build up to the 2027 World Cup With established stars complemented by exciting new talent, the Flying Fijians will look to dominate collisions, stretch the field and punish defensive lapses. Spain comes into the match with growing confidence after steady progress in Europe and improved professionalism across their squad.

Many of their key players feature in Top 14 and Pro D2 clubs, giving Los Leones valuable high-level experience and greater physicality than in previous years. Spain will aim to slow Fiji’s tempo through structured defence, accurate kicking and smart game management while targeting set-piece consistency to stay competitive. Their challenge will be containing Fiji’s explosive runners and preventing momentum swings that often lead to quick tries. The biggest obstacle to a Fijian win will be their discipline which was again a factor in their defeat to France. I am backing the Islanders to win and cover the -24.5 handicap. 

Italy vs Chile: Home team (-28.5)

Reason for tip: Italy will be looking to get over the disappointment of losing to a 14 man Springbok team when they take on Chile in Genoa. The home side have rested a number of their regulars but still possess plenty of class across the backline and in the pack. They have the world class Tommaso Menoncello in the inside centre position with new flyhalf Giacomo Da re alongside him in a selection move that will definitely improve the Italian attack. For the Chileans, they will need to play a fast paced game as this is their best chance of running the home side close. They must avoid too many set pieces as this is often their weakness. 

The Italians look their best when they run the ball from the back especially when fullback Ange Capuozzo comes into the line. He can be a real game breaker if he is given space to run into as he can create opportunities for wingers Monty Ioane and Mirko Belloni. The power of the Italian pack and the depth on the bench will prove too much for the South Americans to handle. I am predicting a home victory and I am backing the Azzurri to cover the -28.5 handicap. 

Rugby fixtures this weekend

Accumulator of the Day 

• Wales vs New Zealand- Away win
• Ireland vs South Africa- Away win
• France vs Australia- Home win
• Spain vs Fiji-Away win
• Georgia vs Japan- Away win
• Italy vs Chile-Home win
• Lyon vs Clermont- Home win
• Portugal vs Canada- Home win

Rugby Results Yesterday

• Leicester Tigers vs Northampton Saints- Home win✅
• Bordeaux Begles vs Pau- Home win❌

Rugby tomorrow

• Scotland vs Tonga
• England vs Argentina

Understanding Rugby Betting 

It is crucial that players understand the different types of rugby betting. If a player places a wager on a handicap bet with fully understanding it, he could think they won the bet but instead they lost the bet as they did not understand how it works. Our rugby predictions will give you the option of the three way bet or the handicap betting as our previews will focus on this.

Different types of Rugby bets 

Match Winner

The most self-explanatory of bets to take on a rugby match. This is the most common and oldest type of rugby bet in which you select Team A or Team B to win. The odds on this type of bet may be low especially if your team is the favourite.

Draw No Bet

The draw is quite rare in Rugby Union, but it does happen from time to time. If you’re worried about the draw messing up your bet then take a Draw No Bet market. Your bet will be refunded if the match result ends in a draw.

Handicap Betting

The most popular bets on rugby are handicap bets. This is often where some of the best value is to be found. The handicap is an advantage that bookmakers give one team to make the game more balanced. The team given the positive handicap can win, draw or lose the game by less than the handicap to cover the bet and win. The team with the negative handicap must win the match by more than the points set out in the handicap to win their bet.

Total points over/under

The over/under betting market involves predicting whether the total number of points scored in a match will be above or lower than a certain predetermined number. For instance, if you bet on the over/under 50 points market and you bet on under, the combined score of the two teams shouldn’t exceed 50.

First Try Scorer

Rugby fans know the excitement that comes when a player breaks through the defence to score the first try. Betting on the first-try scorer is about predicting which player from either team will cross the try line first. This bet type carries higher odds as it’s challenging to predict, making potential payouts more lucrative.

Anytime Try Scorer

Less specific than the first-try scorer bet, the anytime try scorer wager involves picking a player you believe will score a try at any point during the match. The odds are typically lower than for the first-try scorer but offer a better chance of a payout.

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