Rugby World Cup 2023: Latest odds ahead of tournament

The latest odds ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France have been updated less than a month ahead of the tournament which kicks off on Friday, 8 September.

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.

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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.

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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 11/1, 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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