Rugby World Cup 2019: New Zealand v Ireland Tips & Preview
In a rematch of This epic Struggle in Dublin in 2018, New Zealand Match Ireland in the second World Cup quarter-final in Tokyo.
The Irish of course saw a 16-9 victory over the All Blacks in November of last season and Joe Schmidts side could take some confidence out of their record against New Zealand with 2 wins from their last four encounters.
Having said that Ireland have been mostly disappointing since this Dublin masterclass and have been outplayed from the brilliant Japanese in the group phase. Even though New Zealand havent lost and won their critical pool game against South Africa a Rugby World Cup game because 2007.
Steve Hansen has an embarrassment of riches and contains remembered Brodie Retallick into Anton Lienert-Brown in the midfield and the row, together with Jack Goodhue — the omission of both Ryan Crotty is surprising.
With the exception of this frozen Bundee Aki, Joe Schmidt has attracted Gary Ringrose to midfield, whilst going for the Rob Kearney at full-back and includes a fully fit squad to pick from.
Among the essential men this weekend will probably be Ireland defence trainer Andy Farrell, who has masterminded some schemes which have flummoxed the generally unflappable All Blacks over the last couple of years with the British & Irish Lions and Ireland.
When there is 1 person in world rugby who will shut down New Zealand, its Farrell.
A key person on the field will probably soon be. Murray has been near to crossing the line against Scotland, and has scored four tries against New Zealand.
I leaned him to score at that Scotland game anytime and Im backing his 2019 World Cup duck breaks .
My second bet of the game is New Zealand to win with 1-12 points. After two weeks with no fixture a battle hardened facet could catches early the All Blacks.
Using separating the sides games in recent years between the two sides have been affairs. But I hope New Zealand to have skill and nous to see a spirited Irish work off.
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