England vs Fiji \u2013 Sat, 8 Nov 17:40<\/p>\n
England continue their campaign at the Allianz Stadium on Saturday, facing Fiji in what promises to be a thrilling clash of styles. Steve Borthwick\u2019s side come in buoyed by a commanding 25\u20137 victory over Australia, extending their winning streak to eight matches after a successful summer tour of Argentina and the USA. Confidence is high, and England\u2019s power game, precision, and defensive discipline have made them formidable at home.<\/p>\n
Fiji, however, arrive with flair and fearlessness. Fresh from lifting their seventh Pacific Nations Cup, Mick Byrne\u2019s side will look to unleash their trademark offloads and athletic brilliance \u2014 traits that nearly toppled England in the 2023 World Cup quarter-final, months after their historic win at Twickenham. The \u2018Flying Fijians\u2019 remain everyone\u2019s favourite second team, and though England are 88% favourites, Fiji\u2019s 9% chance still carries danger for a side that dares to play without fear.<\/p>\n
Italy vs Australia \u2013 Sat, 8 Nov 17:40<\/p>\n
At the same time as England\u2019s match, Italy also play in Rome, where Australia look to bounce back from their opening defeat to England and avenge the painful loss they suffered in Florence three years ago \u2014 their first ever defeat to Italy. That 28\u201327 result in 2022 marked a turning point for the Azzurri, whose resurgence under Gonzalo Quesada has seen them play with greater confidence, control, and flair. Players like Ange Capuozzo and the Cannone brothers bring both spark and steel, and their impressive turnover stats in 2025 highlight a side growing in maturity.<\/p>\n
For the Wallabies, history still leans heavily in their favour \u2014 20 wins from 21 meetings \u2014 and with key names such as Len Ikitau, Will Skelton, and James O\u2019Connor returning, Joe Schmidt\u2019s men are expected to respond strongly. Australia remain 65% favourites, while Italy\u2019s 32% chance reflects a side capable of another upset on home soil.<\/p>\n
France vs South Africa \u2013 Sat, 8 Nov 20:10<\/p>\n
A blockbuster awaits at the Stade de France as the reigning world champions, South Africa, return to the scene of their epic 29\u201328 World Cup quarter-final win over Les Bleus. France have turned that heartbreak into motivation, winning 15 of their last 16 games at home and averaging more than 30 points per match since that narrow defeat. With Romain Ntamack back steering the attack and Damian Penaud chasing a record-breaking try, the hosts are primed for revenge.<\/p>\n
The Springboks, though, remain the benchmark of resilience. Fresh from a 61\u20137 demolition of Japan, Siya Kolisi\u2019s men travel to Paris having won eight of their last nine against France. Their power game, anchored by Eben Etzebeth and bolstered by emerging talent Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, will again test French flair. Statistically, it\u2019s tight \u2014 South Africa hold a 59% chance of victory, while France\u2019s 38% reflects their formidable home form and burning motivation.<\/p>\n
Wales vs Argentina \u2013 Sun, 9 Nov 15:10<\/p>\n
Redemption is the theme in Cardiff as Wales host Argentina at the Principality Stadium, looking to avenge their 29\u201317 World Cup quarter-final defeat two years ago. A refreshed coaching team and a crop of young leaders \u2014 including captain Jac Morgan, try-scorer Louis Rees-Zammit, and powerful hooker Dewi Lake \u2014 bring renewed optimism after ending an 18-match losing streak with victory over Japan in July. Wales\u2019 defensive resilience, second only to Ireland in this year\u2019s Six Nations, will again be key.<\/p>\n
Argentina, though, arrive with their trademark flair and confidence. Their recent Rugby Championship wins over New Zealand and Australia underline their danger, while Bautista Delguy and Rodrigo Isgr\u00f3 provide serious firepower out wide. Los Pumas\u2019 counter-attack stunned Wales in 2023, and they\u2019ll look to repeat that trick. Still, the hosts will be eager to set things right \u2014 Wales have a 17% chance of victory, with Argentina 80% favourites in Cardiff.<\/p>\n
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