The semi final line up of the 2011 Rugby World Cup, has the exact same four nations as was in the first ever Rugby World Cup semi final stage, back in 1987. That tournament was also held in New Zealand as well. The draw was a little different back then, as New Zealand were paired up with Wales and France against Australia for the semi’s then. But are the spooky coincidences afoot? Can we read more into that for betting purposes to suggest who will come out on top? In that inaugural tournament, New Zealand and France won through to the Final, which was eventually won by the All Blacks, and that remains their only triumph on Rugby’s biggest stage. So, with the semi finals of the current edition this weekend, we can look at some good rugby betting action to try and pick up some profit on the two games. We are going to look outside of the mainstream betting, then outright winner and handicap betting and present some 2011 Rugby World Cup semi final specials which may be of interest. You can see our Wales v France and New Zealand v Australia full match previews by clicking the links.
Our first stop here is with online bookmaker Boylesports, who are offering a Rugby World Cup Semi final special bet. They are offering a Double of France to beat Wales and New Zealand to beat Australia at a price of 2/1. The semi finals should be very closely ran things, and therefore this does represent a bit of value. Boylesports offer a free £20 bet for new customers, matching the value of a first bet on a new account up to the value of £20 when registering with them.
Next stop is popular bookie Stan James who are offering a couple of very good markets that you may want to take a look at for your 201 Rugby World Cup Semi final betting. First of all there is the Highest Scoring Game of the semi finals. The New Zealand v Australia match up is priced at 8/11 and the Wales v France match trading at Evens. Decent bit of value, and again, there is the potential of big points being ran in for both of the semi finals. You can take a slightly difference approach and look at the Top Try Scoring Nation for the semi finals. Here New Zealand are favourites at 6/5, Wales at 2/1, France at 7/2 and because they are expected to be on the losing end of an All Blacks assault, Australia at 4/1. Stan James present a couple of good specials here for your rugby betting. The highly rated online bookmaker offers up to £150 in free bets for new customers registering an account with them.
BetFred are getting in on the Rugby World Cup semi final specials as well, which is to be expected from the popular bookie. They are looking at the Drop Goal Market Double, meaning you can take the option of a Drop Goal in Both Matches at 3/1, or No Drop Goals in Either for 2/1 for the semi finals. BetFred are also running a First Scoring Play Double bet as well, a First Score of a Penalty in both matches is trading at 4/5, or the option of a First Score being a Try in both matches for 9/1. BetFred offer new customers registering an account, a free £50 bet.
So these are some good 2011 Rugby World Cup semi final betting specials to look at, if you are looking for alternative markets. We will see a big Northern v Southern Hemisphere clash in the final of the World Cup, but who will it be? Will it be the unpredictable French or the resurgent Welsh? Will the All Blacks handle the pressure of expectancy against their old rivals, or will the Wallabies hit form and spring a surprise?
