Rugby World Cup 2023: Latest odds a month ahead of tournament

The latest odds ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France have been updated after the past weekend’s international matches.

Today marks exactly one month until the tournament kicks off on Friday, 8 September.

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A look at the latest odds shows that the Springboks are third favourites to win this year’s Rugby World Cup title, according to leading South African bookmakers Hollywoodbets.

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The Springboks will be looking for a record fourth World Cup triumph following their wins in 1995, 2007 and 2019.

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Meanwhile, New Zealand have been installed as favourites for the tournament.

The All Blacks are also looking for a fourth success having emerged victorious in 1987 and 2011 on home soil as well as 2015 in England.

They are on offer at 26/10.

Hollywoodbets have France – who are looking to lift the Webb Ellis Cup for the first time after the final at the Stade de France on 28 October 2023 – available at 3/1.

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The Springboks can be backed at an attractive-looking 9/2, while world No 1-ranked Ireland, despite their poor World Cup record, are next best at 5/1.

A struggling Australian side under coach Eddie Jones can be backed at 10/1, the same odds that can be had on England.

Argentina (28/1) and Wales (33/1) and Scotland (40/1) are seen as the only other possible winners.

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