Specifically, what is known as the Autumn Internationals has gone through a name alteration for 2020. COVID-19 has changed almost all normals including this Rugby betting event. Now for this year, it is known as the Autumn Nations Cup. Eight teams will take part in the Autumn Nations Cup for 2020. From the Six Nations Championship come England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales. Additionally, Georgia and Fiji will compete. The teams will be divided into two groups of four. Each team will play the other three in its group one time.
2020 Autumn Nations Cup
| Date and Time: | November 13, 2020 through December 6, 2020 |
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| Location: | Check Schedules |
| TV Coverage: | Check Listings |
| 2020 Autumn Nations Cup SBG Odds: | Click Here |
2020 Autumn Nations Cup SBG Odds Overview
Although known for soccer, England has become a sports betting force in Ruby. More sophisticated Rugby gamblers have taken notice. It’s likely that England Will get more betting handle than perhaps the rest of the teams. Further, England is expected to be the favorite for the tournament. France and Ireland are tabbed as the top alternative choices. Consequently, the rest of the field are considered long shots.
202 Autumn Nations Cup Group A Fixtures
Round 1
November 13, 2020 – Ireland vs. Wales, Aviva Stadium, Dublin
November 14, 2020 – England vs. Georgia, Twickenham Stadium, London
Round 2
November 21, 2020 – England vs. Ireland, Twickenham Stadium, London
November 21, 2020 – Wales vs. Georgia, Parcy Scarlets, Llanelli
Round 3
November 28, 2020 – Wales vs. England, TBA
November 29, 2020 – Ireland vs. Georgia, Aviva Stadium, Dublin
2020 Autumn Nations Cup Group B Fixtures
Round 1
November 14, 2020 – Italy vs. Scotland, TBA
November 15, 2020 – France vs. Fiji, State Geoffroy Guichard Saint Etienne
Round 2
November 21, 2020 – Italy vs. Fiji, TBA
November 22, 2020 – Scotland vs. France, Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
Round 3
November 28, 2020 – Scotland vs. Fiji, Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
November 28, 2020 – France vs. Italy – Stade de France, Saint Denis
Finals
December 5, 2020 – Georgia vs. TBD, Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
December 5, 2020 – Ireland vs. TBD, Aviva Stadium, Dublin
December 5, 2020, Wales vs. TBD
December 6, 2020, England vs. TBD
England
Presently England is the top-ranked team in this Rugby betting event. England is ranked third in the world. First was their ranking as recently as 2019. At the most recent Rugby World Cup England finished as runners-up.
Namely, Eddie Jones is one of the most respected coaches in the sport. He has been at the England helm since 2015. Previously he led Australia to the 2003 Rugby World Cup Final. So too was Jones an assistant for South Africa’s 2007 Rugby World Cup championship. While at England Jones led them to the 2016 Six Nations championship. And England repeated that feat with Jones in 2017. Jones was the coach at England’s runner-up finish at the last Rugby World Cup. In 2017 he was named World Rugby coach of the year.
England Captain Owen Farrell, age 29, has been playing for England since 2012. Specifically, he was named European Player of the Year in 2017. On three occasions was he nominated for World Rugby Player of the Year. Farrell has two Six Nations championships. So too has he won three Triple Crowns. And Farrell has a whopping seven Calcutta Cup championships. To summarize he has 945 points in his international career.