Despite being $67 long shots to win the Super Rugby 15 championship, the Melbourne Rebels have been tipped to start the year with a win, priced at $1.35 with online bookmaker sportsbet to win their round one match against the Western Force ($3.20).
The Brumbies also look likely to get an early win, priced at $1.57 over the Reds ($2.40).
Despite being underdogs in round 1, the Reds look the most capable out of the Australian teams, priced at $12 to win the championship. The Crusaders are the overall favourites to go all the way at $4.50 ahead of the Chiefs and Stormers at $7.00.
“The market suggests that the Aussies may struggle this year, with the Reds and Waratahs our best hopes at $12 and $13. It looks set to be a long year for the Rebels, but at least they may get a win under their belt early in round 1,” said sportsbet.com.au’s Shaun Anderson.
Markets courtesy of sportsbet.com.au
Round 1
$1.35 Rebels
$3.20 Western Force
$1.57 Brumbies
$2.40 Reds
Super Rugby 15 Winner
$4.50 Crusaders
$7.00 Chiefs, Stormers
$9.00 Sharks
$11 Highlanders
$12 Reds
$13 Waratahs
$15 Brumbies, Hurricanes, Bulls
$17 Blues
$67 Rebels
$101 Cheetahs
$201 Western Force
$501 Kings