New Zealand vs England
New Zealand welcome England to the Forsyth Barr Stadium for this July international. The home side will be playing their first match under the leadership of new Coach Scott Robertson. He comes into the position with great expectations after guiding the Crusaders to seven Super Rugby titles. The All Blacks are in a process of transformation after last years World Cup as they have lost many stars to retirement or to overseas teams. England on the other hand have selected what is arguably their strongest available squad and will fancy their first win on New Zealand soil since 2003.
TIP: Steve Borthwick has shown no fear as he selected youth ahead of experience as he throws wingers Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Tommy Freeman into the starting XV. Both players have had incredible seasons and their contest with Sevu Reece and Mark Telea will be worth the ticket price alone. Matches between these sides are always very physical but playing under the roof in Dunedin, there should be plenty of ball in hand action. The bookies have the All Blacks as favorites and I am also backing them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 1.22, Playabets 1.22 and Bettabets 1.22
HEAD-TO-HEAD STATS
New Zealand vs England
- NZ have won six of the last eight matches against England.
- England are unbeaten in their last two matches against NZ, which a draw and a win.
Latest results for both teams
NZ lost 12-11 to the Springboks in their last match while England beat Japan 52-17 in their last match.
PREDICTION
England have shown their attacking intent by starting Marcus Smith ahead of his namesake Finn, despite the latter guiding the Northampton Saints to Premiership glory. The All Blacks have their own maestro in the flyhalf jersey in the shape of the mercurial Damian McKenzie. It will be interesting to see if both flyhalfs are prepared to throw the ball around and play their natural game. The match will decided in the forwards and this is an area that the home side have the edge especially in the front row. New Zealand will be rusty at first as their last international match was at the World Cup final so they will need time to settle in. I predict a home win by 6 points.
Probable Starting XVs
New Zealand
15 Stephen Perofeta, 14 Sevu Reece, 13 Rieko Ioane, 12 Jordie Barrett, 11 Mark Tele’a, 10 Damian McKenzie, 9 TJ Perenara, 8 Ardie Savea, 7 Dalton Papali’i, 6 Samipeni Finau, 5 Patrick Tuipulotu, 4 Scott Barrett (c), 3 Tyrel Lomax, 2 Codie Taylor, 1 Ethan de Groot
England
15 George Furbank, 14 Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, 13 Henry Slade, 12 Ollie Lawrence, 11 Tommy Freeman, 10 Marcus Smith, 9 Alex Mitchell, 8 Ben Earl, 7 Sam Underhill, 6 Chandler Cunningham-South, 5 George Martin, 4 Maro Itoje, 3 Will Stuart, 2 Jamie George (c), 1 Joe Marler
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the NZ victory are as follows:
Tictacbets 1.22
Playabets 1.22
Bettabets 1.22
Odds comparison on the England handicap:
The complete odds on the England handicap:
Tictacbets 1.90 (+11.5)
Playabets 1.87 (+11.5)
Bettabets 1.89 (+11.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There are poor odds on the NZ outright win therefore we suggest the away team on the handicap for better odds. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 1.90 (+11.5),Playabets 1.87 (+11.5) and Bettabets 1.89 (+11.5)
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Sports crazy fan that follows all major sport but the game with the oval ball is my real passion. Was an age level rugby coach and a huge supporter of the Springboks and diehard Liverpool man. I’m an experienced punter and sports writer whose predictions/tips are sure to stir up the emotions. I love the occasional wager on the underdog.
