22:00 Bayonne v Stormers (Stade Jean Dauger)
AI Grote: Stormers 27 – 22 Bayonne
Rob (OuGrote): Stormers by 5
James (OuGrote): Stormers by 7
Rugby4Cast: Stormers 52%
Stormers arrive with a bolstered forward pack and recent strong form, giving them set-piece edge and disciplined defence. Bayonne will fight hard at home, but Stormers’ cohesion and South African physicality should carry them to another controlled away win.
22:00 Sale Sharks v Glasgow Warriors (CorpAcq Stadium)
AI Grote: Sale 24 – 19 Glasgow
Rob (OuGrote): Sale by 5
James (OuGrote):Glasgow by 3
Rugby4Cast: Sale 61%
Glasgow thoroughly out-classed Sale Sharks before (38-19 away in their last Champions Cup meeting). Sale may fight back at home, but the momentum and attacking firepower of Glasgow Warriors looks too strong.
AI Grote: New Zealand 90%
Sports4Cast: New Zealand 92%
Ou Grote (Rob): New Zealand by 24
Ou Grote (James): New Zealand by 20
Rugby365: New Zealand
AI Grote: 66% Georgia
Sports4Cast: 67% Georgia | Georgia 22 – 17 Japan
Ou Grote (Rob): Georgia by 3
Ou Grote (James): Japan by 3
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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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.
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.
England can pay a compliment to Rugby World Cup final conquerors South Africa in the upcoming 2020 Six Nations Championship.
As the first major tournament featuring top tier rugby union countries at the start of a new cycle, bookmakers have naturally made the Red Rose favourites for the title among Europe’s elite.
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.
