Australia have been cut to 3/1 for the 2011 Rugby Union World Cup after their last-gasp defeat of New Zealand in Hong Kong.

Ladbrokes have eased the All Blacks out to even money (from 4/5) with question marks now surrounding their reliance on fly half Dan Carter.

David Williams of Ladbrokes said: "The Wallabies finally showed that they have strength in depth in their squad and that could be vital heading into a World Cup year.

"The All Blacks' inability to trouble the scorer after the substitution of Dan Carter was worrying. They couldn't cling on and once again we're wondering if they really are the real deal."

England are 12/1 to win back the World Cup they lost in 2007.

Ladbrokes - Rugby World Cup Betting

Evs NZ
3/1 Australia
5/1 South Africa
11/1 France
12/1 England
28/1 Ireland
33/1 Wales
66/1 Argentina
100/1 Scotland

e.w 1/2 1,2

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