Australia vs South Africa
Australia welcomes the Springboks to the Adelaide Oval for this match in the Rugby Championship. Both teams are coming off defeats in their last match and will be equally desperate for a win. A loss for either team could spell the end of their title challenge. The home side holds the edge over the visitors especially when the match takes place in Australia. The big loss for the Wallabies is skipper Michael Hooper which is out due to personal reasons.
TIP: The Springboks have again surprised many by their teams selection with Faf De Klerk returning to the team but it is the selection of Warrick Gelant on the wing that has created the biggest stir. Wallaby’s wingers Tom Wright and Marika Koroibete will be looking to attack Gelant as he is not the fastest player and has been known to struggle under the high ball. The bookies have South Africa as favourites but we are tipping Australia for the upset win. These are the best odds for this bet: Worldsportsbetting 2.80, Playabets 2.82 and Sunbet 2.84
HEAD TO HEAD STATS
Australia vs South Africa
- Australia have won the last two matches between the sides.
- There have been two draws in the last seven matches between the sides.
Latest results for both teams
Australia lost 48-17 in their last match against Argentina while South Africa lost 35-23 against New Zealand in their last match.
PREDICTION
The Australian team were thrashed in the last match and that was mainly due to their poor defence especially in the flyhalf channel. This has led to James O’Connor being dropped and Noah Lolesio starts in his place. The Springboks as always will be relying heavily on their forwards and especially their replacement front row. The home team also have an excellent bench that can match the visitors in the final quarter. If Australia can lead at half time they can upset the Boks so they will need to start well. I am predicting a home win by three points.
- Probable Starting XVs
Australia
15 Reece Hodge, 14 Tom Wright, 13 Len Ikitau, 12 Hunter Paisami, 11 Marika Koroibete, 10 Noah Lolesio, 9 Nic White, 8 Rob Valetini, 7 Fraser McReight, 6 Jed Holloway, 5 Matt Philip, 4 Rory Arnold, 3 Allan Alaalatoa, 2 Folau Fainga’a, 1 James Slipper (c)
South Africa
15 Damian Willemse, 14 Warrick Gelant, 13 Lukhanyo Am, 12 Damian de Allende, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Handre Pollard, 9 Faf de Klerk, 8 Duane Vermeulen, 7 Pieter-Steph du Toit, 6 Siya Kolisi (c), 5 Lood de Jager, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Frans Malherbe, 2 Joseph Dweba, 1 Ox Nche
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Australia victory are as follows:
Worldsportsbetting 2.80
Playabets 2.82
Sunbet 2.84
Odds comparison on the Australia handicap:
The complete odds on the Australia handicap:
Worldsportsbetting (+4.5) 1.91
Playabets (+4.5) 1.81
Sunbet (+4.5) 1.80
Predictions and Odds in details
There are excellent odds on the Australia upset win but if you looking for a safety net then I suggest taking the home team on the handicap. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Worldsportsbetting (+4.5) 1.91, Playabets (+4.5) 1.81 and Sunbet (+4.5) 1.80
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