Springbok Player Markets
Alongside team bets, every Springbok Test carries a set of player markets — the headline being the try scorer bets. Here is how they work and how to find value.
First and anytime try scorer
The two most-played Bok player markets are first try scorer — which player crosses the line first in the Test — and anytime try scorer, which lands if your pick scores at any point. First try scorer pays the bigger price because it is harder to call; anytime is shorter but more forgiving. The Springboks' powerful wings and outside backs lead these markets, with the close-range rolling maul meaning hookers and loose forwards score more than at most sides — a Bok quirk worth knowing.
Other player bets and finding value
Bigger Tests add man of the match and player points markets — handy when a goal-kicker is in form, since penalties and conversions pile up points. The main thing to weigh is Bok rotation: the bomb-squad bench and a much-changed side make game time uncertain, so a starting finisher is a safer anytime pick than a player who may be rested. Pair these with the Springboks predictions page and the Springboks betting guide. See the Springbok guide for all the markets.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between first and anytime try scorer?
First try scorer needs your pick to score the very first try of the Test and pays a bigger price; anytime try scorer lands if they score at any point and pays less. Anytime is the more forgiving bet.
Which Springboks lead the try scorer markets?
The wings and outside backs head the prices, but the Boks' close-range rolling maul means hookers and loose forwards score more often than at most teams — worth factoring into a first try scorer pick.