Rugby Union: Boks backed for World Cup with 150,000-pound punt

AAP Sports News (Australia), June, 2007

AAP Sports News (Australia) 06-13-2007 Rugby Union: Boks backed for World Cup with 150,000-pound punt LONDON, June 12, 2007 (AFP) - A London-based gambler has staked 150,000 pounds on South Africa to win the World Cup, defying the bookmakers who make the All Blacks odds-on favourites to triumph in France. The bet on the Springboks was placed with Ladbrokes at odds of 5-1, meaning the punter will pick up 750,000 pounds if John Smit's side secure the trophy. New Zealand are rated 4/9 favourites to succeed England as world champions, although the odds on them winning have eased slightly as the tournament approaches. South Africa are second favourites with the odds on offer from Ladbrokes now down to 4/1 while hosts France are offered as 9/1...

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