Punters are piling their cash on Ireland to win the Rugby World Cup after their impressive opening win over Scotland on Sunday.
Joe Schmidt's side made a statement of intent with a 27-3 thumping of their Six Nations rivals in Yokohama.
It was a bonus-point victory that has since led to 28% of bets placed in the last 24 hours going on to Ireland win the Web Ellis Cup.
The flurry of wagers has resulted in bookmakers slashing odds across the board on Ireland to lift the cup from 12/1 into 8/1.
However, Paddy Power are going much bigger with one of their welcome offers. They’re offering enhanced odds of 100/1 on Ireland to win the Rugby World Cup.
Ireland are in pole position to top Pool A after Sunday's win and look set to face South Africa in the quarter-finals.
Oddschecker spokesperson Callum Wilson said: “Ireland's whirlwind start to the Rugby World Cup couldn't really have got off to a better start against Scotland, and we're now seeing a wave of money coming in for Schmidt's side winning the full thing.
"Well over a quarter of all bets on the eventual winner over the last 24 hours have backed Ireland, almost double the number of bets placed on red-hot favourites New Zealand (15%).
"This Irish side is certainly catching the eye as the competition in Japan heats up."
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