Wallabies cut for World Cup after thrilling win over All Blacks

Story by Sarah Preece on 2010-10-30 16:29:30

AUSTRALIA have been cut to 3/1 for the 2011 Rugby Union World Cup after their last-gasp defeat of New Zealand in Hong Kong.

Ladbrokes have eased the All Blacks out to even money (from 4/5) with question marks now surrounding their reliance on fly half Dan Carter.

David Williams of Ladbrokes said: "The Wallabies finally showed that they have strength in depth in their squad and that could be vital heading into a World Cup year.

"The All Blacks` inability to trouble the scorer after the substitution of Dan Carter was worrying. They couldn`t cling on and once again we`re wondering if they really are the real deal."

England are 12/1 to win back the World Cup they lost in 2007.

Ladbrokes

Rugby World Cup Betting

• Evs NZ
• 3/1 Australia
• 5/1 South Africa
• 11/1 France
• 12/1 England
• 28/1 Ireland
• 33/1 Wales
• 66/1 Argentina
• 100/1 Scotland