October 18th at 6:00 pm – Eden Park – Auckland – New Zealand The Wallabies performance in the pulsating 16-16 all draw in Wellington in the opener has rocked the Bledisloe Cup betting odds with the online betting websites. Naturally, the All Blacks are still the favourites with the second match being played at Eden Park in Auckland – a venue where the Wallabies have not tasted success since 1986. Australia have already shown under new coach, hard-nosed Kiwi Davie Rennie, that the days of living and dying by the sword of attacking Rugby are already over. Physicality and brutality have been added that New Zealand were not quite prepared for in Wellington. That should change in Auckland with the All Blacks long and proud record there on the line, not to mention the prospect of losing the Bledisloe Cup. All Blacks coach Ian Foster insists his team were not second-best despite losing almost every statistical category apart from on the scoreboard in Wellington. Look for the All Blacks to start stronger in Auckland but watch for the Wallabies to hang tough.
Auckland Bledisloe Cup history suggests an All Blacks win. Improve your odds for NZ win with a bet on the correct margin; New Zealand All Blacks to Win By 1-12 points – $3.00 New Zealand All Blacks to Win By 13+ points – $1.70 New Zealand All Blacks to Win By 21-25points – $6.50 Betting fans that took the Wallabies to get inside the generously set line were happy. Try it again this week; Australia +15 points – $1.91 It couldn’t be a tie again, could it? A $5 punt at this bet type last week would have netted you $130! The Wallabies & All Blacks to Tie the 2nd Bledisloe Cup Test – $26.00 Odds current as at 12 October 2020 – Subject to Change
Head to Head Record (Overall) Played 167 Australia won 44 New Zealand won 115 Drawn 8 Head to Head Record (in New Zealand) Played 77 Australia won 15 New Zealand won 60 Drawn 2 Last time played October 2020 (last week) – New Zealand 16 Australia 16 Last time played in Auckland August 2019 – New Zealand 36 Australia 0 Key Statistics Australia has not won at Eden Park since 1986 since 2000, a famous 22-9 win. Last week’s 16-all draw was the first time a Bledisloe Cup clash in New Zealand ended in a draw since 1962.
Had it not been for a bungled play leading to a potential game-winning drop goal, the Wallabies would have won the 1st Bledisloe Cup. They came out and out-enthused and out-muscled the All Blacks and it was a surprise to everyone. Don’t expect the New Zealanders to get caught out again this week. The All Blacks have not lost to Australia in Auckland for 34 years and are unbeaten at Eden Park overall dating back 43 matches and all the way back to 1994. Don’t expect the All Blacks to toss away that proud record without a fight. It’s the toughest place for opponents to win in World Rugby and the smart money is on a New Zealand. However, don’t expect this new toughened Wallaby team to hand it to them on a platter. Bet on New Zealand to Win Now
The Rugby Championship Round 4: Argentina vs Australia – Tips, Odds & Predictions Australia and Argentina have both sensationally upset the All Blacks over the course of the past two weeks, making the Rugby Championship a far more intriguing tournament than was initially predicted. In Round 4, they’ll go head-to-head in what now looms as a massive clash. 17 NovRugby Betting Tips Australia and Argentina have both sensationally upset the All Blacks over the course of the past two weeks, making the Rugby Championship a far more intriguing tournament than was initially predicted. In Round 4, they’ll go head-to-head in what now looms as a massive clash.
The Rugby Championship Round 5: Argentina vs New Zealand – Tips, Odds & Predictions Round 5 will be the penultimate week of the 2020 Rugby Championship, and with all three teams locked on six points apiece the winner of this clash between Argentina and New Zealand will be in the box seat to take out the tournament. 25 NovRugby Betting Tips Round 5 will be the penultimate week of the 2020 Rugby Championship, and with all three teams locked on six points apiece the winner of this clash between Argentina and New Zealand will be in the box seat to take out the tournament.
The Rugby Championship Round 2: Australia vs New Zealand – Tips, Odds & Predictions Round 2 of the Rugby Championship will see Australia and New Zealand face off for the fourth time in less than a month, and though they’ve conceded the Bledisloe Cup the home team will be desperate for a victory against their old rivals after last week’s humiliation. 06 NovRugby Betting Tips Round 2 of the Rugby Championship will see Australia and New Zealand face off for the fourth time in less than a month, and though they’ve conceded the Bledisloe Cup the home team will be desperate for a victory against their old rivals after last week’s humiliation.
Super Rugby Round 9: Brumbies vs Force – Tips, Odds & Predictions The Brumbies reminded everyone what they’re capable of last week while the Force are getting worse by the week, and that trend is set to continue when they face off in Round 9. 04 AprSuper Rugby The Brumbies reminded everyone what they’re capable of last week while the Force are getting worse by the week, and that trend is set to continue when they face off in Round 9.
