South Africa v Romania predictions and rugby union tips: Boks backs may run wild in Bordeaux
Free rugby union tips, best bets and analysis for South Africa v Romania in Pool B at the Rugby World Cup on Sunday
Where to watch South Africa v Romania
ITV1, 2pm Sunday
Best bet
Canan Moodie or Makazole Mapimpi to be first try scorer
1pt 10-3 Hills
South Africa v Romania handicaps
South Africa -64
Romania +64
South Africa v Romania predictions
South Africa’s team to face Romania shows 14 changes from the one that shut down Scotland with a nice blend of youth and experience among the backs and that could open the floodgates in Bordeaux.
Romania shipped 82 points and 12 tries in their opening game against Ireland and look a poor side compared to previous versions who had been competitive at past World Cups.
The reigning world champions may well match Ireland’s margin of victory but of more interest is the double chance first tryscorer market, which gives you two chances to nail the first player to go over.
Makazole Mapimpi and Canan Moodie are the standout pairing in the betting. Mapimpi scored six tries in six games at the 2019 World Cup and while the 33-year-old isn’t at the peak of his powers, he’s a quality finisher and has 23 international tries to his name.
Rising star Moodie caught the eye in the warm-up games, scoring a brace against Wales, and may mark his ninth cap by scoring his fifth try early on.
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