/ 25 October 1999

BOOKIE PREDICT NZ/OZ FINAL

NEW Zealand and Australia are strongly fancied to contest the World Cup final on November 6, according to bookmakers William Hill.

The latest odds on Monday put that pairing at 8-11 with a final between New Zealand and South Africa at second favourite at 11-8. A final between France and Australia was quoted at 14-1 with France versus South Africa at 18-1.

Odds on the semi-final matches being played over the weekend: Australia vs South Africa (Saturday): 4-6 Australia; 6-5 South Africa. 16-1 Draw

New Zealand vs France (Sunday): 1-25 New Zealand; 8-1 France. 25-1 draw

Odds to win tournament:

4-7 New Zealand

3-1 Australia

4-1 South Africa

16-1 France