Boks vs Lions - Third Test- Betting Odds

July 3 - The Bok management decide to rest a number of players for the third and final test and give some of the fringe players an opportunity. While some people might think this shows a lck of respect for the Lions, the reality is that the Boks have the chance of testing some combinations with an eye on the Tri Nations.

Schalk Burger's eight week suspension will see Brussow starting again which may just be a blessing in disguise. He terrorized the Lions when he came on and with Juan Smith behind him they quite possible make the best flank combination in the game today.

Bakkies Botha's ridiculous suspension for playing hard rugby gives Johan Muller a chance for a start as Bekker is also out injured and Danie Rossouw has concussion. There is a concern of balance, as Muller is like Matfield essentially a number 5.

Chiliboy gets a start at hooker which is questionably. There are a number of better hookers than him running around in the Currie Cup. His presence weakens the scrum further and with Bakkies also not in the mix, Phil Vickery will likely achieve some redemption against the Beast.

The two backlines have a completely new look about them and the 9, 10, 12 Bulls axis is likely to cause a lot of problems for the Lions.

Prediction: Boks to take an early lead and hang on for a seven point win.

Latest Odds from GreatOdds.com:

Lions with a 9 point start is 5/6

South Africa outright favorite at 2/5, Lions pay 5/2 for a win.

South Africa to win by 1-5 pays 11/2, 6-10 pays 9/2, 11-15 pays 5/1. Lions win by 1-5 pays 7/1.

First scores: South Africa Try 9/2; South Africa penalty 9/5; Lions penalty 9/5.

First tryscorer: Nokwe 12/1, Money 14/1, Tommy Bowe and Shane Williams 14/1.

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