Cook Islands vs South Africa Preview & Prediction | 2025 Rugby League International World Cup Qualifier

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A huge match for both of these nations as Cook Islands and South Africa square off for the right to play in next year’s Rugby League World Cup.

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How to watch on TV/online: UK – Not televised / US – Not televised

Cook Islands vs South Africa prediction

Whilst South Africa are notorious for being of the most prestigious Rugby Union nations in the world, it’s a different story in Rugby League where they are perennial underdogs. Cook Islands head into this encounter as huge favourites and understandably so when taking into account the experience and class of the players at their disposal compared to the South African Rhinos.

Cook Islands should absolutely dominate South Africa if they play to the level in which their squad is capable of. They are by far a stronger side and the longer this match goes on and the South African players tire, the more success Cook Islands are likely to have. Expect a big victory for them.

Cook Islands vs South Africa tip: Cook Islands to win with -68.5 handicap