Rugby Sport Myths
We’ve all been there! You’re dressed in a Springbok jersey, you place a bet with your heart, just to see Siya Kolisi get a yellow card and your bet go down the drain.
A big problem with rugby betting is that many people are under the impression that it’s all about the teams that are the toughest and have the strongest players. They think that the only thing you can bet on is who wins, but on YesPlay, mainly if you follow big leagues like Super Rugby, there’s a lot more stuff to bet on than you can imagine. You just need to forget about those old beliefs so you can start seeing what’s really out there.
The big-name myth
Just because a team is strong, doesn’t mean you should bet on them. Don’t just blindly assume that the team will win because they did well last time. If you bet R58 at 1.46 odds you will only get R26.68 profit if they manage to actually win, which does not sound like much. Sometimes unpredictable things might happen in sports.
The Springboks need your support, but if you bet on them, you should always keep your eye on the ball. Before placing a bet, check who’s missing from the game, where they’re playing, and how they score. You should think twice before placing a bet just because you watched the game once and remember some player’s names.
Extra time counts
One thing that catches most people out when betting on rugby is the fact that most bets are settled at full time, meaning after 80 minutes of play plus any extra time added by the referee for injuries. So if the game goes into extra time and penalties, they usually don’t count unless the market says they do.
When you’re betting on cup matches, your normal match bet might look different during extra time, which can get confusing fast. If you bet on a team to lift the cup, then your bets carry over into extra time. Before you place that bet, check the market name, by visiting https://yesplay.bet/sports/prematch/rugby.
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