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The Springboks will win a record fourth Rugby World Cup title next weekend – if bookmakers are to be believed. Photo: SA Rugby website

Bookmakers can’t call Rugby World Cup final: Bet on the DRAW?

Bookmakers can’t decide who should start as favourite in Saturday, 28 October’s Rugby World Cup final. What do YOU think?

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The Springboks will win a record fourth Rugby World Cup title next weekend – if bookmakers are to be believed. Photo: SA Rugby website

Bookmakers can’t decide who should start as favourite in Saturday, 28 October’s Rugby World Cup final.

Note: This is an updated article with the latest available odds

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The Springboks and All Blacks will play for the right to be crowned world champions at the Stade de France in Paris this weekend.

Kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 (SA time).

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South Africa were winners at the World Cups held in 1995 (in South Africa), 2007 (in France) and 2019 (in Japan).

New Zealand are also searching for a fourth title, having lifted the Webb Ellis Cup in 1987 and 2011 (both in New Zealand) and 2015 (in England).

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Leading South African bookmakers Hollywoodbets have installed both Siya Kolisi’s men and Sam Cane’s team as joint 92/100 favourites.

The draw after 80 minutes can be taken at 22/1.

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Meanwhile, England are 1/3 favourites to win the bronze final on Friday, 27 October against Argentina.

The Pumas are on offer at 5/2, while the draw can be taken at 28/1.

In terms of handicap, England are 8.5-point favourites.

That match will also take place at the Stade de France in Paris at 21:00 (SA time).

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Who do YOU think will walk away with the honours?

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