France vs South Africa Rugby World Cup preview & betting tips

France vs South Africa Rugby World Cup Tips

France vs South Africa Rugby World Cup Preview

The upcoming Rugby World Cupquarter-final clash between France and South Africa is set to be a showdown of epic proportions. France, the host nation, enters this match as a formidable force with a strong home record and a passionate fan base behind them.

They have displayed impressive form throughout the tournament, led by their captain, Antoine Dupont. On the other side, defending champions South Africa aim to maintain their title defense, but they’ve faced challenges in the form of injuries and turnovers.

France boasts a dominant forward pack with impressive stats in terms of ball carries, collisions, and offloads. Their 18-game home winning streak, with eight wins against fellow quarter-finalists, highlights their prowess in attack.

South Africa, in contrast, has struggled with scrums and lineouts, conceding turnovers at an alarming rate. If they repeat these errors, they could be in trouble.

With both teams known for their strong defences, bookmakers have set a relatively modest total points mark at 42.5. However, considering France’s scoring prowess and South Africa’s history of high-scoring matches against them, the total points could surpass this line.

France has averaged 32 points in their 18-game home winning streak, and both sides are expected to play aggressively.

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France vs South Africa betting predictions

Given France’s strong home form and South Africa’s vulnerability, a bet on France with a -1.5 points handicap seems favourable at -111.11 with Neds.

The potential for an exciting and high-scoring match makes over 42.5 total points an attractive option with Picklebet.

Peato Mauvaka has been a standout player for France, and his try-scoring ability, coupled with France’s maul and set-piece strength, makes him a compelling choice to score at any time, with Dabble offering +225 for this bet.

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