New Zealand vs Italy Preview & Prediction | 2023 Rugby World Cup | Pool Stage
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THE FACTS
When is New Zealand vs Italy on and what time does it start? New Zealand vs Italy will take place on Friday 29th September, 2023 – 20:00 (UK)
Where is New Zealand vs Italy taking place? New Zealand vs Italy will take place at Parc Olympique Lyonnais in Décines-Charpieu, France
Where can I get tickets for New Zealand vs Italy? Click here for the latest ticket information for New Zealand vs Italy
What channel is New Zealand vs Italy on in the UK? New Zealand vs Italy will be televised live on ITV
Where can I stream New Zealand vs Italy in the UK? New Zealand vs Italy can be streamed live on ITVX
THE SQUADS
NEW ZEALAND
Starting 15: Beauden Barrett, Will Jordan, Rieko Ioane, Jordie Barrett, Mark Telea, Richie Mo'unga, Aaron Smith, Ardie Savea, Dalton Papali'i, Shannon Frizell, Scott Barrett, Brodie Retallick , Nepo Laulala, Codie Taylor, Ofa Tu'ungafasi
Replacements: Dane Coles, Tamaiti Williams, Tyrel Lomax, Sam Whitelock, Sam Cane, Cam Roigard, Damian McKenzie, Anton Leinart-Brown
ITALY
Starting 15: Tommaso Allan, Ange Capuozzo, Juan Ignacio Brex, Luca Morisi, Montanna Ioane, Paolo Garbisi, Stephen Varney, Lorenzo Cannone, Michele Lamaro, Sebastian Negri, Federico Ruzza, Dino Lamb, Marco Riccioni, Giacomo Nicotera, Danilo Fischetti
Replacements: Hame Faiva, Ivan Nemer, Simone Ferrari, Niccolo Cannone, Manuel Zuliani, Toa Halafihi, Martin Page-Relo, Paolo Odogwu
THE LOWDOWN
NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand bounced back from their loss to France as they hammered Namibia but tougher games lie in wait. This will undeniably provide more of a test for them than they faced last time out but they should still be far too good for their opponents.
ITALY
Italy were given a huge scare by Uruguay but a superb second half fightback saw them make it two wins from two at the Rugby World Cup. The Italians will need to be at their very best for the full 80 minutes if they are to be competitive in this fixture and cannot afford a start like they produced against Uruguay.
THE PREDICTION
New Zealand ran out, as expected, convincing winners against Namibia and will now take on Italy as they attempt to leapfrog their opponents into second spot in Pool A. It is a daunting challenge for the Italians and while they will hope to post some points of their own, they will struggle to defend the quality of the All Blacks.
BETTING TIP: New Zealand -25
