Month: October 2025

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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Saturday 15 November 2025

22:10 Ireland v Australia (Dublin)

AI Grote: Ireland 60%
Sports4Cast: Ireland 87%
Ou Grote (Rob): Australia by 3
Ou Grote (James): Australia by 9
Rugby365: Ireland by 5

Ladbrokes: Ireland to beat Australia
A defeat to New Zealand coupled with a laboured win over Japan means Ireland are yet to really get going in the Autumn Internationals so far. A more convincing win over Australia at the Aviva Stadium would remind everyone of their World Cup 2027 credentials once more, with the Wallabies hurting after losing in Italy. We have gone with a win for the Irish in the match betting market, though a bigger margin of victory could be the way to go if you’re feeling brave.

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Saturday 15 November 2025

19:40 Wales v Japan (Cardiff)

AI Grote: Wales 60%
Sports4Cast: Wales 61%
Ou Grote (Rob): Wales by 9
Ou Grote (James): Wales by 12
Rugby365: Wales by 12

Ladbrokes: Wales to beat Japan
After a humbling defeat to Argentina last weekend, Wales will have a much better chance to record only their second win of 2025 when they host Japan. Wales’ only other previous win of the year came against the Cherry Blossoms in June to end an 18-match losing streak and should be confident, but this match holds even higher importance, with the loser likely to fall outside the top 12 rankings and thus end up with a tougher group in the World Cup 2027 draw in December. With a packed out Principality Stadium roaring them on, Wales should do what they need to do to secure that spot.

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Saturday 15 November 2025

17:10 England v New Zealand (Twickenham)

AI Grote: New Zealand 55%
Sports4Cast: New Zealand 53%
Ou Grote (Rob): New Zealand by 5
Ou Grote (James): New Zealand by 3
Rugby365: England by 7

Ladbrokes: England to beat New Zealand
England face their biggest test of the Autumn series so far as they go head-to-head with New Zealand in the headline game of the weekend. Since losing to Ireland in the first game of last season’s Six Nations in February, England have won all 10 of their games in 2025, seeing off Australia and Fiji in November as they continue to build momentum under Steve Borthwick. The odds actually favour England after New Zealand survived a scare from Scotland last time out and we are going to go along with the bookies with this one.

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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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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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Saturday 8 November 2025

22:10 France v Springboks (Stade de France)

AI Grote: Springboks 51% | France 24 – 28 South Africa
Sports4Cast: Springboks 56%
Ou Grote (Rob): Springboks by 3
Ou Grote (James): Springboks by 7
Rugby365: Springboks

South Africa’s recent edge over France and their superior forward platform give them the winning margin. France’s home crowd and attack threaten, but disruptive Bok defence and experience in tight Test conditions should tip the balance in a close match.

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Saturday 8 November 2025

19:40 Italy v Australia (Stadio Friuli)

AI Grote: Australia 60% | Italy 19 – 32 Australia
Sports4Cast: Australia 66%
Ou Grote (Rob): Australia by 7
Ou Grote (James): Australia by 10
Rugby365: Australia

Australia’s strong head-to-head record and experience give them the edge, despite Italy’s home support. Italy remain vulnerable to southern-hemisphere power, while Australia should execute with greater consistency and physicality.

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Saturday 8 November 2025

19:40 England v Fiji (Twickenham)

AI Grote: England 68% | England 32 – 17 Fiji
Sports4Cast: England 87%
Ou Grote (Rob): England by 15
Ou Grote (James): England by 20
Rugby365: England

England’s home venue, recent strong form and head-to-head dominance over Fiji set the tone. Fiji’s flair and upset potential are real, but England’s depth, discipline and platform control should ensure a comfortable win.

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