Rugby Betting Odds Likely to Favour Fiji at 2016 Dubai Rugby Sevens

Rugby Sevens starts the 2016-17 season with the Dubai Rugby Sevens, which will provide an opportunity for South Africa to claim the trophy from Fiji according to rugby betting odds.

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History

Rugby sevens is one of the variations of Rugby Union and it involves seven players competing in seven minute halves. So far, rugby betting has only concentrated on the traditional form of the sport which sees the involvement of 15 players in 40 minute periods.

Since Rugby Sevens is administered by World Rugby, which is also responsible for the Rugby Union games, this form of the game has grown tremendously. First originating in the 1880s in Scotland, the game has now become immensely popular for the betting. It is not surprising given that tournaments like the 2016 Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens have taken it to the next level.

Key Info on IRB Sevens Series

This tournament which starts on December 2 will mark the beginning of the 2016-17 World Rugby Sevens Series. It will be conducted at Dubai’s Sevens Stadium.

The format of the tournament is quite simple and it is part of the reason why it is easy to bet on rugby tournaments like the Rugby Sevens. The group stages consist of four pools with each pool having four teams. Only the top two teams will be able to progress into the next stage where teams compete for bronze, silver, and gold medals. The last two teams of the group will be taking part in the Challenge Trophy.

Favourites

One of the strong favourites in terms of the rugby betting tips would be Fiji, for they managed to win the Olympic gold medal along with the 2015-16 title. They start their campaign at the 2016-17 series against Canada. Their recent immense success should not be a factor in ruling out other teams, as Fiji to have a new coaching setup which introduces an element of uncertainty. Argentina and Wales are the other opponents in the group, but Fiji are to receive the best odds for winning.

As far as uncertainties go, New Zealand will be the biggest uncertainty, according to the Rugby odds, as they come into the Rugby Sevens for the first time without coach Sir Gordon Tietjens. They were also quite disappointing at the Rio Olympics, but it was not the case with Japan. The Asian team managed an impressive finish at Rio and they will be a dark horse in the bet online odds.

Once looking past Fiji, South Africa looks like a proper contender after having won the bronze medal at the Rio Olympics. It would be wise to back them in the rugby betting odds.

There are five ways to score

Penalty kick = 2 points: It is awarded for infringement of the rules giving the rugby players the chance to kick the ball over the crossbar.

Try = 5 points: Touching the ball over or on the try-line.

Drop-goal = 3 points: It's a kick in open play when the ball is actually dropped to the ground and then kicked between the posts.

Penalty try = 5 points: A penalty can be awarded if foul play has been commited to prevent a try (in a deliberate manner).

Conversion = 2 points: The team can kick the ball over the crossbar after every try.

IRB Sevens Series Outrights

Series Winner - Odds

• Fiji 7s - 23/10
• South Africa 7s - 11/4
• New Zealand 7s - 14/5
• Australia 7s - 16
• USA 7s - 16

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