England, Wales, and Ireland Seek Redemption in Summer Series - Betting Tips Included
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It's a thrilling weekend ahead for rugby fans as the international summer series enters its second week of tests. Last week's games were a treat, setting the stage for epic weekend showdowns. England is hungry for revenge against New Zealand, Wales is determined to break their losing streak, and Ireland is gearing up to upset the Springboks. With the potential for upsets and exciting bets, it's shaping up to be a weekend of rugby action worth seeing.
England vs New Zealand
There was a lot of intrigue around the two teams' first test last weekend. It is safe to say it lived up to the hype, as it was a tight contest. The game ended with one point separating the two sides as the match ended 16-15 in favour of New Zealand. Both teams put on fantastic displays, but the game could have gone either way. It was the first game for the All Blacks under new head coach Scott Robinson, and it was a great way to start this new era as the team had to give it everything to get the victory.
On the other hand, England will feel confident that they could cause an upset in Eden Park as they were the better team for a large portion of the game. Goal kicking was lacking on both sides, as both Damien McKenzie and Marcus Smith were very inaccurate from the tee. The weekend game will likely be another close encounter, and it is always hard to bet against the All Blacks in New Zealand.
The bet: Total number of points to be under 46.5 - 7/5
Wales vs Australia
It was an exciting game in Sydney last week, with both sides not playing their best rugby. Australia managed to pull a victory out of the bag, but both nations are going through a massive rebuilding period. This left people fascinated about how the game would play out. Australia got its new era under Joe Schmidt off to a good start with a victory, whereas Warren Gatland's losing streak in Wales continues. As stated before, both teams played well, and Australia's chances were better than those of Wales.
Furthermore, Wales' best player on the tour was Aaron Wainwright, but the Dragons picked up an injury last week. If Wales can capitalise on their chances, then there is no reason why they can't get a win on Australian soil this summer. However, taking on the Wallabies in their backyard is always a tough challenge.
The bet: Wales to stay within nine points of Australia - 11/10
Ireland vs South Africa
It is safe to say this game was the most hyped out of all the summer series tests. The two sides are considered the best in rugby today, and it will be a clash of the ages. It was a physical affair, with South Africa coming out on top. It was a close contest, with some controversial calls not going Ireland's way. However, Andy Farrell's side will feel confident heading into the second test because they have tremendous quality in their squad. However, South Africa will again be favourites and look to assert their dominance over a fantastic Ireland team.
The bet: South Africa to win by more than 14 points - 9/5
It will be interesting to see what adjustments have been made heading into the second week of the summer.
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