Cape Town - Despite the Springboks' record breaking Rugby Championship victory over Argentina at the FNB Stadium last Saturday, bookmakers are still confident the All Blacks will be crowned this year's tournament champions.
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The Boks beat the Pumas 73-13, scoring nine tries in the process, to take an early lead in the standings.
The All Blacks, who were impressive in their 47-29 victory over the Wallabies in Sydney earlier the same day, are second on the log, on points difference.
Leading SA bookies, Marshalls, have installed the All Blacks as 11/50 favourites to win the title for an astonishing 12th time, while the Boks can be backed as 4/1 second-favourites. The Wallabies are on offer at 20/1, while the Pumas are rank 250/1 outsiders.
In Saturday's Round 2 fixtures, the All Blacks will host Australia in Wellington (09:35 SA time). The All Blacks will retain the Bledisloe Cup should they emerge victorious.
The the later match, Argentina welcome the Springboks to Mendoza (21:10 SA time).
QUIZ: Sport24's virtually impossible, yet highly addictive Rugby Championship quiz PRIOR to this year's tournament
The Boks beat the Pumas 73-13, scoring nine tries in the process, to take an early lead in the standings.
The All Blacks, who were impressive in their 47-29 victory over the Wallabies in Sydney earlier the same day, are second on the log, on points difference.
Leading SA bookies, Marshalls, have installed the All Blacks as 11/50 favourites to win the title for an astonishing 12th time, while the Boks can be backed as 4/1 second-favourites. The Wallabies are on offer at 20/1, while the Pumas are rank 250/1 outsiders.
In Saturday's Round 2 fixtures, the All Blacks will host Australia in Wellington (09:35 SA time). The All Blacks will retain the Bledisloe Cup should they emerge victorious.
The the later match, Argentina welcome the Springboks to Mendoza (21:10 SA time).