It may be a big weekend for England at Euro 2024, but the England rugby union side is also in action on a busy Saturday of international clashes.
Steve Borthwick’s side face New Zealand on Saturday morning before Wales face Australia in Sydney, and reigning Six Nations champions Ireland go head-to-head with the Rugby World Cup holders South Africa in Pretoria.
Check out our 9/1 Acca for Saturday’s international rugby below, plus the best rugby betting offers on offer from the top betting sites.
- England +11 vs New Zealand
- Wales +11 vs Australia
- South Africa -7 vs Ireland
- Argentina to beat France
Weekend Rugby Betting Tips
England +11 vs New Zealand
England are without a win in New Zealand since 2003 but they look a solid bet to push a new-look All Blacks close in Dunedin on Saturday morning.
The All Blacks haven’t played since the World Cup and head into this clash under new boss Scott Robertson, while England have a Six Nations campaign - which included a victory over champions Ireland - plus a convincing warm-up win over Japan under their belts.
With match time under thier belts, Steve Borthwick’s side can keep the score respectable with Marcus Smith looking confident at fly-half in recent weeks.
Wales +11 vs Australia
Historically, clashes between Australia and Wales have been closely contested, and the Wallabies’ recent inconsistent form makes them an unattractive betting proposition at odds-on.
Wales haven’t fared much better, but receiving a double-digit handicap looks excellent value, with their 40-6 victory over Australia in the 2023 World Cup still fresh in mind.
Previous matches before that clash saw Australia win 39-34 in 2022 after Wales had secured three consecutive victories with scores of 29-28, 29-25, and 9-6.
South Africa -7 vs Ireland
The top two nations in international rugby clash on Saturday as South Africa take on Ireland in Pretoria.
And an experienced Springboks side look like a solid bet to avenge their defeat by Ireland in last year’s World Cup.
Despite winning their last three games against the Springboks, Ireland have a horrific record in South Africa, and they head into this test in a transitional phase and without several key players, including Jamison Gibson-Park.
Argentina to beat France
Argentina finished fourth in last year’s Rugby World Cup, and home advantage could help them secure a hard-fought victory over an experimental French side.
Only six players in France’s 42-man squad have over ten caps, with coach Fabien Galthie without those from Toulouse and Bordeaux, who played in last weekend’s Top 14 final.
In contrast, Los Pumas boast a wealth of international experience, with captain Julian Montoya, Gloucester’s Matias Alemanno, and flanker Pablo Matera all nearing 100 caps and available for selection.
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