Anticipated Results for Rugby Championship Debut - First Round
Buckle Up for the Rugby Championship ️This weekend, the Springboks aim to break their Brisbane curse as they face the Wallabies in the opening match of the Rugby Championship. Quintin van Jaarsveld shares his insights on the opening contest and the tournament as a whole.
The Southern Hemisphere supremacy starts in Australasia, with the World Champion Springboks seeking redemption Down Under. South Africa takes on Australia first, with the All Blacks and Argentina squaring off in the following round. The World Cup champions are the odds-on favorites at 1.66 to snag the tournament title this year, while the Wallabies are underdogs at 29.00[1].
The Battle Awaits: Australia v South Africa 🇦🇺 🇿🇦📅 Saturday, 10 August - 6:30
The tournament opener pits South Africa against a Wallabies team featuring fresh talent and ushering in a new era under Joe Schmidt. Despite the Boks being heavy favorites, history has taught us to doubt victories Down Under[2]. The Springboks have struggled in Australia, losing 11 of the 12 Tests in Brisbane since the professional era[2].
Rassie Erasmus and his troops are aware of the challenges that lie ahead, and they've taken a unique approach to the match by arriving in Brisbane earlier in the week to prepare and acclimatize[2]. But there's still a degree of uncertainty that could sway bettors towards the Wallabies.
The Wallabies appear to be a work in progress as they've laid the foundation under Schmidt, with a satisfactory series win over Wales and a 40-29 victory over Georgia[1]. However, the Boks have the Bull in the Bush, aka the Bomb Squad, waiting on the bench to give them a strong advantage.
Van Jaarsveld's Prediction: South Africa by 14.🎯 Suggested Bet: South Africa -8.5 at 1.83.[3]
New Zealand v Argentina 🇳🇿 🇦
- The Rugby Championship kicks off with a battle between the Springboks and the Wallabies, a match that is highly predicted due to the World Cup champions, South Africa, being the odds-on favorites.
- Despite the Springboks being heavy favorites, the results in Brisbane have not been favorable for them in the past, as they have lost 11 out of 12 Tests since the professional era in this city.
- On the other hand, the Wallabies, under new coach Joe Schmidt, are working towards a new era, having secured a series win over Wales and a victory over Georgia, suggesting they could pose a challenge despite the odds.
