Rugby Autumn Internationals Betting 2008
This year, all eyes are on Martin Johnson, the new England ruby team manager, to deliver a team capable of putting on a good show against visiting southern hemisphere teams playing England in the Autumn Internationals.
These matches, hosted this year at Twickenham, are an important date in the Rugby Union Betting calendar because the results affect the Rugby Football Union (RFU) rankings of the teams and therefore the seedings for the next Rugby Union World Cup in 2011. On top of that, there is fierce rivalry going way back for these former colonial teams of Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. These three teams also happen to be the top three in the RFU rankings with England currently lying fifth after Argentina.
New Zealand Hot Favourites for Autumn Internationals Betting 2008
Sports betting sites seethe with Autumn Internationals Rugby Betting odds on these matches from all over the world not least because Australia thinks it’s the best team, New Zealand IS the best team, South Africa wants to be the best team and England has shown recent signs that it might be able to take on the lot of them and win. That’s why we’re looking to Johnson to produce a strong, attacking side chosen without reference to sentiment or the old boys club. Things look good so far with Johnson dropping thirteen of the players who took on New Zealand in the spring. In comes coach, Brian Smith, well known for his attacking style. There will be no Jonny Wilkinson, with his dislocated knee-cap, but Danny Cipriani has made an early recovery and will be fit for duty - when he's not fighting his teammates!.
England take on Australia, South Africa and New Zealand on the three Saturdays from 15-29th November. All manner of betting opportunities are available from online betting sites. No longer limited to win only bets punters can now wager on :
First scoring play
Number of points scored by team A or B
Total tries
Total match points
Winning margin
Half time/full time position
And lots more. Check out the many betting sites for other offers and Free Bets for new customers. There are sites available to help you make your choice as well as a mine of information with gossip, inside stories, statistics and advice to help you on your way.
Autumn Internationals Free Bets
Johnson had to make his selections back in July and, for games happening in November, form prediction was seriously prejudiced. What’s more, the arrangement between the RFU and the clubs allows Johnson to bring in new replacements for members of his 32 strong squad only for reason of injury. At first look, this seemed to be a major constraint but, given that half-a-dozen of the team are laid-up at any given moment, he has enough latitude to strengthen the team when needs be. Johnson’s senior squad is made up of fresh attacking players but only five have international experience from playing in the 2003 World Cup.
Although the England team does not necessarily contain players on the best form at this moment, the time spent together working as a team will go some way towards offsetting this. This will also be good news for the Six Nations tournament coming up early next year. These Autumn Internationals are a tough challenge against teams that never seem to falter much from their best form. It will be an exciting tournament and definitely one for your sporting calendar in November.
