Autumn Internationals Week 2 incl France v South Africa + other rugby

Week 1 of the Autumn Internationals was a poor one for me, with the newsletter bet (under 64.5 in the Bok game) losing just before the hooter. I was hoping Japan could hold onto the ball for the final two minutes but at 54–7 down that was always unlikely.

As South said at the end of last weeks thread we have an excellent week of international rugby ahead and we dust ourselves off and go again.

Below the early handicaps:Sat 8 Nov, 2025

• Ireland v Japan — Ireland -39.5
• Scotland v New Zealand — New Zealand -6.5
• England v Fiji — England -20.5
• France v South Africa — South Africa -0.5 

Sun 9 Nov, 2025

• Wales v Argentina — Argentina -11.5 
  
  Keep an eye on the blog which is up and running 

Italy vs Australia - Australia -16.5

Pablo for the Top 14 game this weekend with Toulon v La Rochelle , o Gara is not happy with having to play the game this weekend. Do you think he might send a second string team ? 

BigRassie wrote:

Pablo for the Top 14 game this weekend with Toulon v La Rochelle , o Gara is not happy with having to play the game this weekend. Do you think he might send a second string team ? 

I watched O'Gara interview, not sure about SR rotating the weekend. They don't play next weekend so at least they have one week rest.

Expected line to me is Toulon 9 points favourite, so no bet for the moment.

I see Italy backed from +15.5 to +11.5 

I thought that move might come but was reluctant to get involved early as I think Aussie will be stronger this week - cap looks about right now 

I fancy us (Wales) to sneak a win on Sunday! :-o

I get the feeling that the Argies  raise their game for the Rugby Championship and that when they arrive in Europe they are not quite at the same level. Also they have lost some 1st choice players to injury?

Certainly Wales +11.5 is a gift !

I see there is a French D2 game on youtube this evening - any thoughts Pablo? 

Grenoble -25.5 and a points line of 60.5

 

Jameson wrote:

I see there is a French D2 game on youtube this evening - any thoughts Pablo? 

Grenoble -25.5 and a points line of 60.5


 

I liked Grenoble -21.5 because Beziers sent a weak team and their run is pretty poor but Grenoble also has some absences (portuguese and georgian internationals), so I stayed away of this match.

Plenty of rugby to discuss on tonight's THE HANDICAP live at 21h00 

Click here to watch on You Tube 

2 points plays for me so far - 

NZ over 28.5 @ 17/20

England over 40.5 @ 9/10

Was tempted to wait for Eng tries markets to open up more but line is generally 6.5 so i'm happy to take the points as expect it to increase to about 43/44 come Saturday.

Internationals Blog Updated 

Agree with South this England points line will move out 

England over 40.5 at 9/10 

Blog Updated with bet in France v SA  

Sticking with the early theme I am taking unders is Bok game 

There are some possible showers and if this line moves at all it will surely be down 

Under 53.5 points at 0.87/1 

Under 44.5 dax-carcassonne @1.83 2u

Bad weather in Dax, two relegation contenders and both going strong. Line at 40.5 to me so value in the under.

Brent Graham wrote:

Blog Updated with bet in France v SA  

Sticking with the early theme I am taking unders is Bok game 

There are some possible showers and if this line moves at all it will surely be down 

 

Under 53.5 points at 0.87/1 

Just Saw Rassie post this on hi X account for extra info. "Field size 95m x 67.60m x 8m goal line.   

Miserable day here in the UK , lots of over night rain and though it's stopped it's very wet atm . 

Tonight I have gone under 50.5 points in the Nevers game and will follow Pablo in Dax unders. 

Tomorrow is looking lovelee , Brent I am with you in the unders in France at 53.5 at 4/5. 

Love the look of Scotland plus 9.5 also at 4/5.

Ireland will look to regain some confidence against. weak Japanese side though no bet for me at this stage as I expect Japan to be a little better this week and am eyeing the best plus. 

No fancy in the Wales game other than a little bit of unders at 51.5 points 

Play well brothers 

 

Hey pablo, I like uson nevers ml tonight vs vannes. Thoughts?

Hi Divan, no bet to me. Vannes go very strong but Nevers at home it's true they are collecting skulls. Last week 71-10 defeat at MDM hurts so I prefer to stay away of this match.

 

Battled for a play in the Ireland game and ended up on Stockdale 1st half try scorer at 2/1 

Threw some ZAR at a 58/1 ML treble 

Italy
Scotland
Wales 

I don't expect many followers on this one 

For anyone with wsb they have a wsb international booster with incredible value for me:

NZ ml
SA ml
Italy ml
argies ml
@ 22

Without the booster the odds are roughly @10.5

Blog updated 

Nothing strong 

Taukei’aho to score the last New Zealand try 12/1
Italy v Aus Tribet either team 7 or less 1.87