France vs South Africa Betting Tips
- France -1 Handicap at 10/11 with bet365
- Under 41.5 Points at 11/10 with bet365
- No Yellow Card in the Match at 10/3 with bet365
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Les Bleus to Bounce the Springboks Out
France have been a great underachiever at the Rugby World Cup. They haven’t made it past the quarter final stage since 2011 and three final defeats represent their best results. Things are different this time around. They remain amongst the favourites with most betting sites after a perfect record in Pool D.
The Springboks are the holders but a 13-8 defeat to Ireland last month showed they’re a little behind international rugby’s top teams at the moment – despite sitting 3rd in the rankings.
The home crowd in a major tournament can often hinder, but France have stood up to the pressure of the Stade de France multiple times already this year. That opening match against New Zealand was a convincing win and they saw the Grand Slam through in this year’s Six Nations. We start our France vs South Africa predictions with the hosts winning the handicap.
France vs South Africa Bet 1: France -1 Handicap at 10/11 with bet365
Fine Margins in Saint-Denis
This may not be the match many expect. The obvious expectation is for a physical South Africa to face off against a free-flowing France. The stats suggest this won’t be the case with Les Bleus ranking surprisingly low for carries and surprisingly high for kicks.
France may well look to give the ball away to South Africa and let a Springboks side that ranks bottom of those still left in the competition the chance to carry. Just don’t expect too many points.
These two sides both had two other top 10 nations in their pools. All four matches finished with under 41.5 points and the second of our France vs South Africa tips is for this one to follow the same route.
France vs South Africa Bet 2: Under 41.5 Points at 11/10 with bet365
Calm Heads on Sunday Night
When the holders face the hosts, there is more than pride on the line. Emotions often flare up, especially towards the later stages when one side’s tournament future is in doubt.
Instead, there is a real value pick in the France vs South Africa odds which is worth looking at. These two sides have played a total of eight matches between them in the 2023 Rugby World Cup and they have received a total of one yellow card in that time. Along with England, South Africa are the only nation not to receive a sin bin.
Both sides will be keen to keep 15 players on the pitch and in what we expect will be a tight match. This looks like real value.
France vs South Africa Bet 3: No Yellow Card in the Match at 10/3 with bet365
France vs South Africa Odds
Odds correct at time of publishing and are subject to change.
- France to Win at 8/11 with bet365
- South Africa to Win at 5/4 with bet365
