The Greatest Rivalry Tour continues for the All Blacks, who square off in the biggest test of the year against the Springboks.
We have our Springboks vs All Blacks prediction for the 1st test at Ellis Park, where the Springboks are $1.47 favourites with rugby odds at Betcha.
Beating the Springboks is about as hard as it gets in world rugby, but the All Blacks are up for it.
They had a good Nations Championship campaign, and although there is some trepidation in betting markets, we’re including the All Blacks in our Springboks vs All Blacks tips.
The ABs come off a dominant win over Ireland at Eden Park, scoring 40-21. It was hard not to be impressed by that performance, and it should give punters confidence that they can handle the Springboks.
Playing on the road isn’t easy, but it should be a physical contest up front, and we like the current forward pack. We have seen the Springboks’ forward pack be dominant in years gone by, but the All Blacks should measure up.
We’re hoping the All Blacks don’t put up too many box kicks, as it plays into the hands of South Africa. If the ABs keep the ball in hand, covering the +6.5 line shouldn’t be too difficult for the mighty All Blacks.
It’s usually a high-scoring contest at Ellis Park, so our rugby tips this week include over 56.5 points.
They combined for 58 points in their most recent game at this venue in 2024, and they scored 58 points in their previous meeting before that. Both games would have seen the All Blacks cover the +6.5 spread, so it bolsters our spread pick.
Punters should expect plenty of points on Sunday morning, and we expect the line to move throughout the week. Most of the early money with Springboks vs All Blacks odds has come for over 56.5, so snap up the value.
A good start is imperative for the All Blacks, who could show their best effort early in the contest.
Our rugby predictions have the All Blacks first to score 10 points. They’ll likely trade penalties early in the contest, especially with kickers enjoying altitude, but the All Blacks could score the game’s first try.
We’re looking at someone like Will Jordan to score first, and it should be enough to see the ABs reach double digits before the Springboks.
Our Springboks vs All Blacks prediction includes a same game multi, which pays $6.26 at Betcha.
We have the All Blacks covering the +6.5 spread and winning the first half, which pays a healthy price.
There should be plenty of points scored, including in the first half, so we’re confident in backing over 27.5 first-half points, which adds value to SGM picks.