<p>The first week of the 2025 Rugby Championship is done and dusted, with New Zealand and Australia both victorious on the opening weekend.</p> <p>The All Blacks saw off Argentina 41-24 at the Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes in Cordoba, Argentina; while the Wallabies defeated the Springboks 38-22 at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa.</p> <h2>The Rugby Championship 2025 Round 2 Betting Preview</h2> <p>The two fixtures will be played again this coming weekend, but will we see a repeat of last weekend? And is there potential value in the betting if backing this possibility?</p> <p>The matches to be played are as scheduled:</p> <p>South Africa vs Australia at Cape Town Stadium - Sunday, August 24, 01:10 AEST</p> <p>Argentina vs New Zealand at Estadio José Amalfitani - Sunday, August 24, 07:10 AEST</p> <p>Australia stunned South Africa at Ellis Park, claiming their first Test win in Johannesburg since 1963. A comeback 38-22 win saw James O’Connor orchestrate the attack, with the Wallabies overturning recent history against the Springboks. They scored an unanswered 38 points after going 22-0 down, with captain Harry Wilson hugely influential and scoring two tries.</p> <p>New Zealand pulled away from Argentina in Córdoba, scoring two late tries for a 41-24 victory. The All Blacks were pushed for 60 minutes, but showed finishing power and returned to the top of the world rankings. Winger Sevu Reece and substitute hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho both scored two tries in the game. However, the Pumas did not make it easy for the visitors. Rodrigo Isgro, Tomas Albornoz, and Joaquin Oviedo each scored a try as they pushed the All Blacks.</p> <h2>The Rugby Championship 2025 Round 2 Betting Predictions</h2> <p>We’ve got all the latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/rugby-union/the-rugby-championship">The Rugby Championship 2025 Round 2 betting odds</a> available, but are there any markets that potentially offer punters value?</p> <p>If you think the Wallabies can produce another shock result and repeat what they achieved last weekend, there is plenty of value in backing them to win. <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/rugby-union/the-rugby-championship/south-africa-v-australia-9527354">Australia are huge underdogs</a> heading into the game, but their resurgence makes them a lively outsider. They’ll have confidence and momentum, which can swing the game in their favour after a Springboks side that is hurting.</p> <p>That said, victories in South Africa are rare. Before their loss, SA had eight straight home wins against Australia on home soil. However, the Wallabies’ attack became more clinical with O’Connor back, and they overcame a double-digit deficit last week.</p> <p>What about <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/rugby-union/the-rugby-championship/argentina-v-new-zealand-9527353">Argentina vs New Zealand</a>? The All Blacks are heavy favourites, as they have never lost to Argentina away from home. However, the Pumas did push them for an hour last time out. Argentina can defend well for long periods of games, but NZ’s late-game scoring is their edge.</p> <p>A closer game might be had between the two this time around, making the ‘New Zealand to win by 8-14’ market an appealing option for bettors seeking value.</p>