The latest odds to predict the winner of the 2023 Rugby World Cup have been released, after Ireland recorded a monumental victory over South Africa. Andy Farrell’s men secured a 13-8 win over the Springboks, which has improved their odds of going all the way to win their first ever Rugby World Cup.
The latest odds from betting giants Betfair, put Ireland and South Africa at equal 3/1 odds (25% chance) of winning the Web Ellis Trophy. After a trio of Rugby World Cup wins, England’s current odds stand at 11/1 (8.3%), whilst France come in with a 16/5 chance (23.81%) after the recent injury to their captain Antoine Dupont.
New Zealand’s odds sit just lower than their Pool A rivals, as the All Blacks are considered to have a 7/2 chance (22.2%) of becoming the first side to win the World Cup four times. Wales have improved drastically in their odds, after being 30/1 (3.2%) outsiders before this latest weekend of action. Warren Gatland’s men recorded the shock of the weekend with a 40-6 win over Australia, and have improved their overall backing for a first ever Rugby World Cup title to 22/1 (4.3%).
Elsewhere in the betting odds, Argentina and Fiji both come in at 30/1 (3.2%). Pool B outsiders Scotland have the odds stacked against them at 66/1 (1.5%). Japan round off the odds, as the Brave Blossoms have an outside chance of reaching the quarter finals should they beat Argentina on Sunday October 8th.
Japan sit at 325/1, with a 0.3% chance of bringing the Web Ellis trophy to the Far East.
Betfair spokesperson Sam Rosbottom said: “Ireland are now 3/1 to win the 2023 Rugby World Cup after their latest victory against fellow tournament favourites South Africa, with hosts France slightly behind at 16/5, while New Zealand are 7/2 for success. England remain 11/1 to win the trophy having made it three wins from three against Chile. Elsewhere, Wales are 22/1 to go all the way having piled on the misery for Australia, with Scotland 66/1 outsiders after victory against Tonga