Saturday 15 November 2025

14:40 Italy v Springboks (La Nucia)

AI Grote: Springboks 97%
Sports4Cast: Springboks 92%
Ou Grote (Rob): Springboks by 22
Ou Grote (James): Springboks by 25
Rugby365: Springboks

Ladbrokes: South Africa to beat Italy with -21.5 handicap
Italy kick off the weekend as they welcome world champions South Africa to Turin, with the hosts on a high after a famous 26-19 win over Australia last weekend. The victory undoubtedly signals Italy’s growing rise as a force in world rugby, but South Africa is a different level of opponent, with the Springboks themselves coming off the back of a thrilling win over France. With South Africa heavy favourites for this encounter, a handicap of -21.5 ensures value in your accumulator pick.

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Saturday 8 November 2025

14:40 Ireland v Japan (Dublin)

AI Grote: Ireland 95% | Ireland 38–14 Japan
Sports4Cast: Ireland 95%
Ou Grote (Rob): Ireland by 30
Ou Grote (James): Ireland by 34
Rugby365: Ireland

Ireland should dominate due to home advantage, superior depth, and historical dominance (nine wins from ten). Japan’s speed and flair may earn them points, but Ireland’s power, structure, and discipline will control the game. Expect a comfortable Irish win.

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Sunday 9 November 2025

17:10 Wales v Argentina (Cardiff)

AI Grote: Argentina 70% | Wales 15 – 22 Argentina
Sports4Cast: Argentina 80%
Ou Grote (Rob): Argentina by 9
Ou Grote (James): Argentina by 11
Rugby365: Argentina

Argentina’s strong recent strong form give them the edge. Wales, despite home advantage and a new coach, remain inconsistent and vulnerable to the Pumas’ physicality and flair.

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17 October 2025

20:45 Edinburgh v Benetton (Hive Stadium)

Edinburgh 65%
Sports4Cast: Edinburgh 72%
Ou Grote (Rob): Edinburgh by 9
Ou Grote (James): Edinburgh by 3
Rugby365: Edinburgh by 5
At home in the Hive, Edinburgh get a favourable edge over Benetton, though the Italians can punch above weight occasionally.

20:45 Connacht v Vodacom Bulls (Dexcom Stadium)

Bulls 60%
Sports4Cast: Bulls 57%
Ou Grote (Rob): Bulls by 5
Ou Grote (James): Connacht by 3
Rugby365: Bulls by 7
Though Dexcom is a challenging surface, Bulls’ depth and power tilt it in their favour, giving them a moderate edge.

20:45 Dragons v Cardiff (Rodney Parade)

Cardiff 60%
Sports4Cast: Cardiff 78%
Ou Grote (Rob): Cardiff by 10
Ou Grote (James): Cardiff by 12
Rugby365: Cardiff by 20
Traditional Welsh contest. Cardiff are marginal favourites, especially away from Dragons’ pressure moments.

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24 October 2025

20:45 Glasgow Warriors v Vodacom Bulls (Scotstoun Stadium)

AI Grote: Glasgow Warriors 60%
Sports4Cast: Glasgow Warriors 66%
Ou Grote (Rob): Glasgow Warriors by 6
Ou Grote (James): Bulls by 1
Rugby365: Glasgow Warriors by 6

Though Bulls are a heavy force, Glasgow’s Scotstoun fortress + home crowd support gives them a moderate edge. Still a tough match — 60/40 feels about right.

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Australia vs New Zealand

Perth AUS – 11:45 Saturday 4 October 2025

Rob @Ou Grote: Australia by 3
James @Ou Grote: New Zealand by 3
Oddschecker most popular: New Zealand (8/13)
Sports4Cast: New Zealand 29 – 23 (NZ 71% chance)
Bet.co.za: New Zealand 1.53 / Australia 2.50 (lower # favourite)
Hollywoodbets: New Zealand 0.55 / Australia 1.55 (lower # favourite)
Betway.co.za: New Zealand 1.57 / Australia 2.70 (lower # favourite)
10Bet.co.za: New Zealand 1.56 / Australia 2.65 (lower # favourite)

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Saturday 15 November 2025

22:10 France v Fiji (Stade de France)

AI Grote: France 90%
Sports4Cast: France 88%
Ou Grote (Rob): France by 18
Ou Grote (James): France by 19
Rugby365: France by 20

Ladbrokes: France to beat Fiji by 13+ points
France once again experienced heartbreak at the hands of South Africa in another thriller between the two last weekend and will be determined to bounce back against Fiji. Les Bleus remain one of the world’s most feared sides and are the favourites to win the Six Nations next year and should have no problems getting the win against the Fijians, just as England did last week. Fiji rarely roll over for any side but we think at least a 13-point victory is on the cards for the French.

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Sunday 16 November 2025

17:10 Scotland v Argentina (Murrayfield)

AI Grote: Argentina 55%
Sports4Cast: Scotland 52%
Ou Grote (Rob): Argentina by 8
Ou Grote (James): Argentina by 7

Ladbrokes: Scotland to beat Argentina
Perhaps the closest game of the weekend takes place on Sunday as Scotland and Argentina go head-to-head at Murrayfield. Scotland were ever so close to beating New Zealand last weekend and will be confident despite the 25-17 loss, which saw the Bravehearts miss out on a host of opportunities to record a win over the All Blacks for the first time in their history. This game could be decided on a knife edge, with 11 victories each in 22 past meetings, but we are going to back the hosts to do just enough against the Pumas.

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Friday 10 October 2025

20:45 Munster v Edinburgh (Virgin Media Park)

Munster 70 %
Sports4Cast Munster 78%
Rugby365: Munster by 8
Ou Grote (Rob): Munster by 5
Ou Grote (James): Munster by 10
Munster are historically strong at home and are often favoured in betting previews.
Edinburgh struggle on the road; depth and travel may hamper them.

20:45 Scarlets v DHL Stormers (Parc Y Scarlets)

Stormers 60 %
Sports4Cast Stormers 51%
Rugby365: Stormers by 5
Ou Grote (Rob): Scarlets by 3
Ou Grote (James): Stormers by 3
Stormers carry power from their SA base; away travel is a hurdle but the matchup is winnable.
Scarlets can be dangerous at home, so probability leaned but not overwhelming.

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2026 Greatest Rivalry Tour – New Zealand in South Africa fixtures

Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, an alternating quadrennial tour between South Africa and New Zealand, has been confirmed, marking a defining new chapter for the intense rivalry between the sport’s most successful and storied nations. In the tour’s maiden year, South Africa will host New Zealand in August and September 2026.
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