Brodie Retallick scores during the Quarter Final between France and the All Blacks. Photo / Brett Phibbs
Brodie Retallick scores during the Quarter Final between France and the All Blacks. Photo / Brett Phibbs
The All Blacks' dominance over France didn't put most rugby fans at ease until the second half got under way, but for 308 supporters their minds were rested in the 11th minute once Brodie Retallick crossed the try line.
The lucky 308 people had placed a bet for Retallick toscore the first try of the quarter final, a bet that paid $31, a spokeswoman for the TAB said.
Fewer than a hundred people out there were optimistic enough to bet New Zealand would win by more than 29 points against France.
The 65 people who did have that faith in the All Blacks took $6 for their bets.
Julian Savea's stunning hat-trick rewarded 128 people who placed bets he would score two or more tries, paying $8.
The All Blacks are favourites at the TAB to win the semi-final against South Africa next week, paying $1.33 at 4pm, while the Springboks are paying $3.10 to win.
New Zealand remain TAB favourites to win the Rugby World Cup, paying $1.70 at 4pm.
Australia are second favourites, paying $3.50, and South Africa third at $6.50
