RU: Form guide to the 2007 RWC favourites

AAP Sports News (Australia), August, 2007

AAP Sports News (Australia) 08-29-2007 RU: Form guide to the 2007 RWC favourites SYDNEY, AAP - Form guide to the 2007 Rugby World Cup favourites (betting odds from English bookmaker Ladbrokes and Australia's TAB Sportsbet):- NEW ZEALAND For: Have won a phenomenal 38 of 43 Tests under crafty coach Graham Henry.

Unlike past Cups, appeared to be keeping tricks up their sleeve in lead up matches. Talent and depth to burn. Choke jibes will ensure they stay focused. Against: Perennial favourites but have only won once (1987). Enormous hope and expectation of home fans. Lineout can wobble under pressure. Betting odds: Ladbrokes 4-9, TAB Sportsbet 4-7 SOUTH AFRICA For: Great squad. Super pack built round lineout colossus Victor...

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