shot RB, love the thinking behind both have followed and also on double @ 2.42/1.

Here is a brief preview of the rest of the 1st set of matches:
South Africa vs USA
- The Blitzbokke narrowly lost out in PE and will be looking for revenge in NZ. They have announced that Stephan Dippenaar makes his debut while the Yanks are without Matt Hawkins. SA beat USA 36-7 in Dubai in December and should be favoured to beat the handicap of -18.5
England vs Cook Islands
- The Cooks are the 2nd seed in their region and take the place of PNG in this tourney. The Cooks have famously beaten England previously and England scraped passed them 21-17 in Wellington last season. The early handicap at BetX was Cooks +34.5 which was a cracking punt. Current handicap is Cooks +30.5 and I would still back the Cooks as this is their cup final on Day 1
Wales v Tonga
Wales are without Harry Robinson, who has been promoted to the 6Nations side. Wales are a talented bunch and demolished Fiji 48-0 in PE last time out! The Welsh's ball retention is superb. Tonga can be a hard side to beat but I feel they will be saving themselves for the clash with Fiji on Day 1. The last time the sides met it finished 21-7 to Wales and the cap is set at Wales -14.5 which is spot on
France v Canada
Canada are without Sean White for this event and are slow starters to the 7s events. Their opening matches have seen a 40-7 drubbing from Australia in Dubai and a 33-0 pasting from the Blitzbokke in PE. France are the most improved side on the 7s circuit so I wouldnt pay too much attention to the head to heads, which Canada have won the last 4! France -9.5 was available at WSB and one must feel confident if your'e on that!
New Zealand v Scotland
The host nation and reigning Champs are definitely the team to beat. Their 12 man side has 227 tournament caps between them and Hosea Gear plays on the wing to help him get ready for the S15! A Quality player to call on!!! NZ smashed the Scots 45-0 in PE and I think the Scots will target the game against Samoa on Day 1. I dont think the Scots will be at their best and expect the Kiwi's to put them to the sword!

The matches start at 02:00am (SA Time)    
Stay tuned to the Forum for sugggested punts on the rest of Day 1 

RB just letting you know Sportsbet just released some prices and they have Cook +32.
Other Punts look great too.

SportingBet got Aus -12.5 but only 17/20

Miserable start to the morning. The + reigns supreme and only consolation is that the Big punt on Fiji pays off!

Wales looking good.Did Kenya beat Australia 35 - 10 ?wtf? I think the France -3.0 against Kenya has sum great value written all over it.

Amazing finish to. France Kenya - well played. Moscow you must have been watching the linesman in desperation at the end there

Cook Islands +12.5

Yes They have taken a beating by England and SA, but USA still to score a point and this is perfect shot for Cook Islands to qualify for higher echlon of tournament at there "Home" Tournament.

Anyone keen on Canada +5.5 vs Kenyan?  Incredibly open pool, not sure where to go from here.

Morning lads.
Recovered this morning! Crazy results!!!

I am BIG on SA to beat England. Loser plays Tonga tomorrow and I know these Pommie bastards will know that and not play their best side. Also think SA are playing superbly and have a great combo of pace, strength and experience.

SA 17/20 at Hollywood for 4 units!

RuggaBugga wrote:

Taken another 3 units SA at 8/10

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM! 

Turning into a nice 7s Event

NZ met Samoa once last season in Australia 2011 and beat them 33-16 in the Semi Finals.

They will want to end Day 1 on a serious high!

19-7 final score! BUGGA!!!! Last conversion cost me HUGE!!!

Anyways in the black after day 1 ... time for a serious cup of Coffee 

Early Morning! And loving it with the Aus v Japs score!

I am on the following:
NZ -16.5 vs France ... a little worried about the weather but hope NZ sneak it. Last 2 games saw a 41-0 NZ win in SA and a 43-5 in Scotland last year.
I know France improved but the Kiwi's on different level!
England -8.5 vs Tonga - Just feel that Tonga had their moment in the spotlight yesterday and a harsh reality check awaits
Canada +14.5 vs Samoa - as per best bet. Canada won last match, covered last 3 at +14.5

Conditions not helping and the + has covered 5/5 so far! Total difference conditions to yesterday

Canada scrummy made me sweat bullets there! 3 of his scrums lost and a try butchered!

Canada +14.5 BOOMS !!!!!!!

Rugga you are the South AFrican version of Billy Walters as that Scotland (-6.5) moved all the way down to 6/10!!

Cook Islands -6.5 against Japs at Volt.

Japs have shipped 170 points in 4 matches (Ave of 42). Cooks should take care of them ...

Saw the CI bet just too late and the market was down - love watching the Japs run - guy gets into space and slows down focusing only on the defender ahead of him only to be crunched from behind!

Wales are absolutely sh!t

Waiting for Team news for the Canada v SA game. SA have an excellent record against Canada, covering 5 of the 5 handicaps in last 2 years! Average winning score is 33-5! Leaning on SA -18.5

Final flutters

Do like Eng +12.5
Fiji -9.5

Come on Fiji! Lets blow the Samoans out the water

Anyone keen on Scot here?

Yes RuggaBugga! 

Ye also Taken Kenya. Took one unit Scot for fun, that call now of a try was an absolute shocker! Was a country mile out!

5 units Tonga vs South Africa plus 14.5. Looks a cracking bet to me!

Sheepshaggers are seeing their backsides

Thanks Matador Following you guys now 

RB,
Hollywod have England at -7.5
May just have a nibble at that.

Ahhhh, only 3 of 7 of the players that thumped Fiji started against Kenya! Huge losses of  Harry Robinson and Owen B Williams.

Now for the double Crusaders to win the super 15

Good work NZ; they deserved every point of it! 8ok thats probably a lie, but very deserving winners on home soil). I was supporting South Africa - they were not looking their best.