New Zealand v Tonga, World Cup Rugby
Back Tonga receiving 70.5 points with Betfair at 8/13
There?s no doubting that New Zealand will beat Tonga in this World Cup curtain raiser on Friday; the question is by how much? A look at what the fixed odds firms are offering through www.oddschecker.com shows that they are giving the Tongans between a 64 and 66 point start for just under even money; although Paddy Power are obviously looking to ?get? New Zealand by putting up a handicap of 62 points. I think Paddy Power have a point. Admittedly history is not on our side. In three meetings New Zealand have beat Tonga by an average of 74 points, and the South Sea Islanders have only ever scored one try against them. Not only that, but they have the worst disciplinary record of any team at the finals. However, there?s evidence to suggest that Tonga are much improved. Their captain says that experience of playing overseas ? 13 of their squad play in England, France or Wales – means the team will be much more controlled. And he is confident that they will not tire as they have in the past. Tonga have just risen to their highest ever world ranking of 12th after defeating Fiji in their warm-up schedule. I think they can stay within the 70.5 point handicap offered up by Betfair.
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Source: http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2011/09/08/ibet-how-badly-will-new-zealand-thump-tonga/
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