Rugby has captured the attention of millions of fans in recent months as The World Cup Rugby 2011 tournament has progressed. The countdown to the final has seen a massive increase in excitement and punting globally. Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand will host the final this October 23rd 2011 with France and New Zealand playing for the championship.
New Zealanders are in great mood for a win with their home advantage and local fans will be there to encourage their team to victory. According to reports there has never been such a positive betting surge ever in the history of New Zealand. Sports fans have been busy putting their hard earned money on the line during the entire rugby tournament with the World Cup Rugby Final 2011 betting action heating up even more.
A recent report in the New Zealand Herald mentioned that as much as £1 million was wagered on the All Blacks-Wallabies Rugby World Cup semi-final match. The final French, New Zealand, contest is expected to outpace even that event.
The home team New Zealand is witnessing huge wagers on the outcome with New Zealand listed as the favoured camp and the odds listed reflect that trend.
William Hill betting odds for the final match between New Zealand and France show that New Zealand is favoured to win 1/9. Doubters, who are in the minority are looking at odds that are very good if there is an upset with odds of 40/1 speculating there will be a draw between the two excellent teams. France are considered the underdogs with odds of 13/2 that they will take home the trophy and the glory from the final match. William Hill publishes updates regularly with the top winning margins listed as New Zealand by 1-5 7/1 or France by 1-5 10/1.
The online sports books are going strong and are hoping their research pays off. For New Zealanders hopefully this will be one fine game.