Worst kept secret confirmed: Rassie Erasmus will take over from Jacques Nienaber as head coach of the Springboks. Photo: SA Rugby website.

Bookmakers make Springboks FAVOURITES to win 2023 Rugby World Cup title

The Springboks are favourites to win a record fourth Rugby World Cup title after a thrilling win over France in the quarter-finals.

by Garrin Lambley

16-10-2023 08:31

in Rugby World Cup 2023

Worst kept secret confirmed: Rassie Erasmus will take over from Jacques Nienaber as head coach of the Springboks. Photo: SA Rugby website.

The Springboks are now favourites to win a record fourth Rugby World Cup title having reached the semi-finals after a thrilling win over hosts France in the quarter-finals.

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Leading South African bookmakers Hollywoodbets have installed Siya Kolisi’s men as 9/10 favourites to lift the Webb Ellis Cup after the final in Paris on Saturday, 28 October.

New Zealand are available at 12/10 with England at 12/1 and Argentina on offer at 33/1.

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The All Blacks will take on Argentina in the first semi-final on Friday, 20 October with the Springboks and England locking horns in the second semi-final on Saturday, 21 October.

Both matches will take place at the Stade de France in Paris with kick-off scheduled for 21:00 (SA time).

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