SOUTH Africa have been reinstated as favourites to win the World Cup despite their defeat by Australia on Sunday and the fact they have to face them again in the semifinals. Bookmakers William Hill said they had cut South Africa’s odds to 7-4 from 11-5 after receiving several substantial bets. “We took a string of three and four figure bets, including two of 5000 and 6000 ($8000 and $9670), as well as an 11000 pounds ($17730) bet for them to beat Australia in the semifinal,” a spokesman said. Pakistan, the former 13-8 favourites, are now 2-1 second favourites with Australia at 9-4 and New Zealand 15-2. Latest odds:
7-4 South Africa
2-1 Pakistan
9-4 Australia
15-2 New Zealand