International Tour – New Zealand vs Fiji Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is New Zealand vs Fiji taking place? Saturday 17th July, 2021 – 08:00 (UK)
Where is New Zealand vs Fiji taking place? Waikato Stadium, Hamilton
Where can I get tickets for New Zealand vs Fiji? Check each nation’s official Rugby Union website for the latest ticket information
What channel is New Zealand vs Fiji on? This match will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream New Zealand vs Fiji? This match cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE PREDICTION
Fiji put up a much sterner test than Tonga did in facing this prolific All Blacks side but still conceded nine tries in a 57-23 defeat last Saturday. New Zealand’s Dane Coles came off the bench in the second half to make full use of a tiring Fijian side and became the first All Blacks forward to score four tries in a test but the gulf in quality had already been clear to see. This second of two tests should be no different, in truth, as Fiji have not been able to practice enough for this series coming out of quarantine let alone field a side strong enough to combat their opponents here. Having covered -34 in Dunedin last time out, take New Zealand to cover -25 in this one.
