England vs Chile
England take on Chile in this Pool D encounter with a third win for Steve Borthwick’s men all but ensuring their place in the quarter finals. The Red Rose easily saw of the challenge of Japan in the last match after their excellent opening round win over Argentina. They welcome back Captain Owen Farrell who will be raring to go after his suspension.
He will return in the number 10 jersey while regular flyhalf Marcus Smith moves to the unfamiliar position of fullback. Chile gave an excellent account of themselves in the first half against Samoa before falling apart in the second to hand the opposition a big win.
TIP: England will be making wholesale changes to their team as they can afford to give the unused players a run against the South American minnows. It remains to be seen how Farrell adapts to the much changed backline for this match. We can expect less kicking from England as they would want a massive points victory. Chile will need their forwards to front up otherwise a cricket score is on the cards. The bookies have England as favorites and I’m also tipping them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Betway 1.01, Gbets 1.01 and Hollywoodbets 1.01
HEAD TO HEAD STATS
England vs Chile
- This is the first ever meeting between the teams.
Latest results for both teams
England beat Japan 34-12 in their last match while Chile were beaten 43-10 by Samoa in their opening match.
PREDICTION
England have been roundly criticized for their boring style of play where they kick at every opportunity. They have the players that are capable of playing a running game and it is hoped the return of Farrell can ignite the backline. Marcus Smith is another player than can create something out of nothing although it will be from fullback and not flyhalf. Chile showed in their matches that they are keen to run and will be looking to Inaki Ayarza to make those dangerous runs from the back. They also have a superb scrumhalf in Marcelo Torrealba who can be dangerous around the rucks. I am predicting an English win by 40 points.
Probable Starting XVs
England
15 Marcus Smith, 14 Max Malins, 13 Joe Marchant, 12 Ollie Lawrence, 11 Henry Aurg, 10 Owen Farrell (Captain),,9 Alex Mitchell, 8 Billy Vunipola , 7 Lewis Ludlam, 6 Courtney Lawes 5 Ollie Chessum, 4 Maro Itoje, 3 Kyle Sinckler, 2 Jamie George, 1 Joe Marler.
Chile
15 Inaki Ayarza; 14 Santiago Videla, 13 Domingo Saavedra, 12 Matias Garafulic, 11 Franco Velarde; 10 Rodrigo Fernandez, 9 Marcelo Torrealba, 8 Alfonso Escobar, 7 Raimundo Martínez, 6 Martín Sigren (captain), 5 Javier Eissmann, 6 Clemente Saavedra, 3 Matias Dittus, 2 Diego Escobar, 1 Javier Carrasco
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the England victory are as follows:
Betway 1.01
Gbets 1.01
Hollywoodbets 1.01
Odds comparison on the Chile handicap:
The complete odds on the Chile handicap:
Betway 1.90 (+50.5)
Gbets 1.87 (+50.5)
Hollywoodbets 1.89 (+50.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There is no money to be made on the England outright win therefore we suggest backing Chile on the handicap. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Betway 1.90 (+50.5), Gbets 1.87 (+50.5) and Hollywoodbets 1.89 (+50.5)
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