Anticipated International Rugby Match Predictions - Strategies for Pivotal Weekend Showdowns
Loose Cannon's Take on the Weekend's Rugby Action
*The Autumn Carnage* roars on as the Springboks storm into Twickenham to face England in a do-or-die struggle on Saturday night. After the Southern Hemisphere teams ruled the roost last weekend, it's high time for the northern teams to show their mettle!
On Friday, Ireland faces Argentina at Aviva Stadium, Dublin, in a highly anticipated clash. The Irish are livid after their shocking 23-13 defeat to the All Blacks last week and are determined to make amends. But Argentina seems to be heating up, having put 50 points past Italy in their tour opener.
Here's my take: Ireland will return to their fiery best and bounce back with a vengeance, leaving Argentina in the dust.
Prediction: Ireland by 15.
Suggested Bet: Ireland -12.5 at 1.84.
As the sun rises on Saturday, Scotland and Portugal will lock horns at Murrayfield. Scotland hasn't tasted victory in a clash against Portugal, but they'll be keen to change that. Armed with the lessons of their narrow defeat against the Springboks, Scotland should have no trouble dispatching Portugal.
Prediction: Scotland by 40.
In the main event, the Boks face a desperate England side at Twickenham. The Boks weren't entirely pleased with their last performance against Scotland, and they'll be on the hunt for perfection against a floundering England team. England has been inconsistent at best, and the Boks' power, depth, and resilience will be too much for them to handle.
Prediction: South Africa by 10.
Suggested Bet: South Africa -7.5 at 1.83.
The All Blacks face France in Saint-Denis on Saturday. The All Blacks have been in blistering form lately, stringing together impressive victories against England and Ireland. The French, with talisman Antoine Dupont back in the fold, look like a different team. The All Blacks have the edge in this one, but the home-field advantage and Dupont's influence make it a close call.
Prediction: France by 4.
Suggested Bet: France -2.5 at 1.84.
On Sunday, Italy takes on Georgia in Genoa and Wales clashes with the Wallabies in Cardiff. Early signs point towards an Italian victory, but the Wallabies have looked rejuvenated since their last-minute comeback against England.
Prediction: Australia by 9.
Suggested Bet: Australia -4.5 at 1.83.
Your Rugby Betting Guru, Quintin van Jaarsveld, is a seasoned sports journalist and a former recipient of multiple awards, including the MDDA-Sanlam SA Local Sports Journalist of the Year and the Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal Sports Journalist of the Year accolades[3]. His expertise and keen insight into the rugby world make him the perfect guide for your rugby betting journey.
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Footnotes:
- Fixtures 2022
- Argentina Fixtures
- Quintin van Jaarsveld Background
- Vodacom KwaZulu-Natal Sports Journalist of the Year Award
- MDDA-Sanlam SA Local Sports Journalist of the Year
- Despite Argentina's impressive performance against Italy, Ireland is predicted to bounce back after their defeat to the All Blacks, with a victory of 15 points.
- On Saturday, Scotland, armed with lessons from their close loss to the Springboks, is expected to win by 40 points against Portugal.
- In the main event, South Africa, seeking perfection, is forecasted to defeat a disjointed England team by 10 points.
- The All Blacks, in their match against France, are predicted to win by 4 points, but the home-field advantage and Antoine Dupont's influence make it a close call.
- On Sunday, Australia, who have shown renewed vigor, is anticipated to win by 9 points against Italy, while Wales faces the Wallabies, with early signs suggesting an Australian victory.
