France is a perfect venue for any sport. And the Rugby World Cup is preparing to play there. September 8 through October 28, 2023, marks the tenth Rugby World Cup tournament. This will be the second time that France plays host. South Africa is the defending champion from 2019. Specifically, the Springboks beat the Rugby betting odds against England. Japan served as the host country. New Zealand had their streak of two straight World Cup championships snapped. Despite their streak ending, the All Blacks are the favorite to win it all in 2023.
2023 Rugby World Cup Odds
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | +175 |
| England | +333 |
| South Africa | +342 |
| France | +800 |
| Ireland | +1000 |
| Wales | +1200 |
| Australia | +1400 |
| Argentina | +4000 |
| Scotland | +6067 |
| Japan | +10000 |
New Zealand
On the whole, no nation has a more extraordinary tradition and a better reputation than New Zealand. The All Blacks are perennial sportsbook favorites and have won three World Cup championships. No team in the sport has a more prominent brand with gamblers than New Zealand. Last time the All Blacks finished a disappointing third place in the World Cup. That was their worst finish since 2007. In 2019 Richie Mo’unga led New Zealand in scoring with a total of 54. Also factoring was Jordie Barrett with a total of 31.
South Africa
Also known as the Springboks, South Africa has surpassed New Zealand as the sport’s best team. At least for the present. South Africa is tied with New Zealand for the most World Cup championships at three. South Africa won the 2019 World Cup. What’s more, it was their first World Cup title since 2007. Handre Pollard was the top scorer for South Africa in 2019, with a total of 69. So too did Makazole Mapimpi add a total of 30.
England
A country best known for soccer has become a Rugby betting power. Also known as the Red and Whites, England won its only World Cup in 2003. The Red and Whites were wiped out in a 31-12 loss to South Africa in the championship game of 2019. It follows that George Ford led England in scoring for 2019 with a total of 32.
France
Specifically known as Les Blues, France has never won the World Cup. But Les Blues have made the final three times. France was the runner-up in 2011 when New Zealand defeated them for the championship 8-7.
Ireland
Naturally, the rough and tumble sport of rugby fits the country of Ireland perfectly. Also known as the Shamrocks, Ireland has never won the World Cup. Ireland has finished in the quarterfinals in the past three World Cup tournaments. In sum, the Shamrocks have never advanced further in the World Cup.
Australia
Also called the Wallabies, Australia was once a top three power in the sport. Overall, the Aussies have two World Cup championships, with their last one in 1999. Last time Australia finished in the quarterfinals.
Scotland
To show, Scotland has never won the World Cup, and its best finish was fourth in 1991. The last time in Word Cup for the Thistle was in 2015, with a quarterfinal finish.
Wales
So too is Wales called the Thistle. Wales has never won the World Cup with a best finish of third in 1987. Extending Wales success in 2019 was Dan Biggar with a total of 41. And then Josh Adams had a total of 35.
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