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Boks now favourites to win 4 Nations?

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03 Sept 2022, 14:10
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03 Sept 2022, 14:10#1

So, each team has 2 remaining games. 

Oz vs ABS and ABS vs OZ 
Arg vs Boks and Boks vs Argentina

I don't see Australia beating the All Blacks twice, nor do I see Argentina beating the Boks twice.

Bonus points won't mean anything unless both the Boks and New Zealand lose next week. 
That is a distinct possibility as both teams are also away from home. 

Although if the Boks lose in Argentina, the All Blacks will almost certainly win the tournament. 

If the Boks win their 2 remaining games, they would most likely win the tournament. 

Australia should hopefully beat New Zealand in at least 1 of the 2 remaining tests.
Although after today's result against Argentina, suddenly the All Blacks are leading the table and looking very able to beat Australia in  Australia. 
Also, the return of Retallick has brought more muscle and mongrel to the tight 5. 

Boks now go to Argentina, then finishing with a home test against Argentina.
The next test will be key for the Boks. 

  TEAMS P W D L GF GA +/- PTS 1 New Zealand 4 2 0 2 116 77 39 10 2 South Africa 4 2 0 2 90 78 12 9 3 Australia 4 2 0 2 91 115 -24 9 4 Argentina 4 2 0 2 102 129 -27 9
#TeamsPWLDPFPAPDBP TBP -7BPTtl1New Zealand532015511441112142South Africa53201269828202143Australia5230128154-26111104Argentina5230122165-431019



............... So South Africa and New Zealand are now tied, but New Zealand has a Points scored/against difference of 13 over the Boks. 

This was reduced significantly after today's game, along with the Boks getting a bonus points victory. 

Next week, I expect the Boks to win with a bonus point.
New Zealand should win, and perhaps also get a bonus point. 

If both teams get bonus point victories, if the Bok makes up the 13 points for/against difference, the Boks could still win the tournament.
Otherwise, New Zealand wins

Argentina look certain to finish last, with Australia in third. 

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