The 2025 Rugby Championship reaches its conclusion this weekend, with two blockbuster clashes set to decide the title. Australia take on New Zealand in Perth, while Argentina take on South Africa at Twickenham, and both matches carry huge stakes. The All Blacks need a win to keep their hopes alive, while the Springboks are aiming to close out the competition in style. Let’s look at the best bets and predictions for the final round.
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Australia vs New Zealand
Australia head into the final round coming off a narrow loss at Eden Park, where they battled hard but fell short 33-24. They’ve made lineup changes for this match: Will Skelton returns in the forwards, Jake Gordon is back at scrum-half, and Joe Schmidt is banking on fresh energy up front.
Meanwhile, New Zealand have made changes too: Scott Barrett returns as captain, and wing selections like Leicester Fainga’anuku are introduced to bolster their backline. The All Blacks know a win here could swing the title in their direction, depending on what happens in the South Africa-Argentina match.
Prediction: Australia to win at 2.54.
Best Bet: Highest scoring half – 1st half at 1.85.
Argentina vs South Africa
South Africa top the standings heading into this match after a dominant 67-30 win over Argentina. Their fly-half, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, was electric, scoring 37 points alone.
Meanwhile, Argentina, though eliminated from title contention, will want pride and redemption. Historically, South Africa have been dominant head-to-head: 33 wins in 38 matches, with only a handful of victories for the Pumas.
Prediction: South Africa to win at 1.09.
Best Bet: South Africa -14.5 at 1.86.
