New Zealand vs Lebanon – Group Stage – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Rugby League World Cup
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THE FACTS
When is New Zealand vs Lebanon on and what time does it start? New Zealand vs Lebanon will take place on Saturday 16th October, 2022 – 19:30 (UK)
Where is New Zealand vs Lebanon taking place? New Zealand vs Lebanon will take place at Halliwell Jones Stadium in Warrington, England
Where can I get tickets for New Zealand vs Lebanon? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for New Zealand vs Lebanon
What channel is New Zealand vs Lebanon on in the UK? New Zealand vs Lebanon will be televised live on BBC in the UK
Where can I stream New Zealand vs Lebanon in the UK? New Zealand vs Lebanon can be streamed live on BBC iPlayer in the UK
THE TEAM NEWS
NEW ZEALAND
19-man squad: 1 Joseph Manu, 2 Ronaldo Mulitalo, 3 Marata Niukore, 4 Peta Hiku, 5 Jordan Rapana, 6 Dylan Brown, 7 Jahrome Hughes, 8 Jesse Bromwich, 9 Brandon Smith, 10 James Fisher-Harris, 11 Isaiah Papali’i, 12 Kenny Bromwich, 13 Joseph Tapine, 14 Kieran Foran, 15 Moses Leota, 16 Nelson Asofa-Solomona, 17 Briton Nikora, 19 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, 21 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
LEBANON
19-man squad: 1 Jacob Kiraz, 2 Josh Mansour, 4 Brandon Morkos, 5 Abbas Miski, 6 Adam Doueihi, 7 Mitchell Moses, 8 Kayne Kalache, 9 Mikey Tannous, 10 Hanna El-Nachar, 11 Elie El-Zakhem, 12 Charbel Tasipale, 13 James Roumanos, 14 Anthony Layoun, 15 Andrew Kazzi, 16 Reece Robinson, 17 Jalal Bazzaz, 19 Khalil Rahme, 20 Jaxson Rahme, 21 Josh Maree
THE PREDICTION
New Zealand will be looking to repeat their heroics of the 2008 Rugby League World Cup when they claimed their first title. The Kiwis have come close on several occasions and were runners-up most recently in 2013 but they will be confident in the quality of their squad this time around. They boast arguably the strongest pack in the tournament while they have some exciting talent in the backs with Joey Manu and Jahrome Hughes likely to be key to their chances. They face a Lebanon outfit that will believe they can make the quarter-finals thanks to their halves pairing of Adam Doueihi and Mitchell Moses but they should be no match in this opening game with the Kiwis able to cover the -38 handicap.
