England v South Africa Betting Tips [2 November 2019]

England and South Africa battle it out in the rugby world cup final on Sunday. England has returned to the top of the World Rugby Men's Rankings for the first time in 15 years. The 19-7 defeat of two-time defending champions New Zealand last weekend saw Eddie Jones’ men reach a spot they’ve not held since June 2004. South Africa has returned to the second spot for the first time since August 2015 following their victory over Wales. And the team will be breathing down England’s necks as they hope to secure a third Rugby World Cup win. 

South Africa have won three of their four previous World Cup matches with England. The Springboks won twice at the 2007 World Cup and once during in the 1999 quarter finals. England's only World Cup win over the Springbok was in 2003 during the pool stages. But not all the stats are in the Springboks' favour. No team has ever lost a World Cup game and then won the World Cup - and South Africa lost their opening pool game to New Zealand.

Form goes out of the window on occasions such as these but England will be favourites going into the Final after sending the dominant back-to-back champions packing - and in some style - on Saturday. Eddie Jones's men must be disciplined, as they have been so far in the tournament, as Handre Pollard won't need a second invitation to punish them with the boot. We predict to see England coming out on top here, but it should be a close game with South Africa having the more titles in their belt.