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Australia vs New Zealand Tips & Preview - Kangaroos backed in Rugby League World Cup semi

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Last updated: 10 Nov 2022
Gary Emmerson 10 Nov 2022
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  • Australia vs Lebanon tips for Friday's Rugby League World Cup match
  • The semi-final is being played at Elland Road (19:30 GMT)
  • Australia have won 6 of their last 7 matches against New Zealand
  • Who will win the RLWC semi-final?
  • Match preview, predictions and latest team news
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Josh Addo-Carr can help Australia to victory (Getty Images)

Australia vs New Zealand Predictions


Australia have had the measure of New Zealand in recent times and I'm not expecting that to change. The Kiwis haven't been as fluid at the World Cup and the Kangaroos have too many weapons.
  • Australia vs New Zealand Predictions
  • Head to Head
  • Australia Form
  • Australia Squad & Team News
  • New Zealand Form
  • New Zealand Squad & Team News
  • Australia vs New Zealand FAQs

I'm backing Australia to cover the handicap and for Josh Addo-Carr to add to his 11-try haul.

  • Australia are the defending World Cup champions.
  • Australia have won their last 16 matches at the Rugby League World Cup.
  • Australia have won by 44+ points in their last 3 matches.
  • Australia have won 6 of their last 7 matches against New Zealand.
  • New Zealand have won their last 8 matches.

Head to Head


Australia and New Zealand last met in 2019 when the Kangaroos won 26-4. That made it six wins in the last seven clashes for Australia.

Australia Form


Australia comfortably qualified as group winners with victories over Fiji, Scotland and Italy by a combined score of 192-14.

The Kangaroos started their Rugby League World Cup Final title defence with a 42-8 victory over Fiji last weekend.

Mal Meninga's side made it two from two with an 84-0 demolition of Scotland before dispatching Italy 66-6 last week.

In last week's quarter-final, The Kangaroos brushed aside Lebanon 48-4 with Josh Addo-Carr getting five tries.

Australia Squad & Team News


Squad: 9. Josh Addo-Carr, 6. Reagan Campbell-Gillard, 13. Patrick Carrigan, 2. Daly Cherry-Evans, 14. Nathan Cleary, 16. Reuben Cotter, 17. Angus Crichton, 18. Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, 20. Harry Grant, 4. Valentine Holmes, 3. Ben Hunt, 21. Liam Martin, 8. Latrell Mitchell, 7. Cameron Munster. 11. Cameron Murray, 1. James Tedesco, 5. Jake Trbojevic, 10. Jack Wighton, 24. Isaah Yeo.

New Zealand Form


New Zealand were made to work hard to defeat Lebanon 34-12 in their opening game of the tournament.

The Kiwis have been far more clinical in two subsequent victories over Jamaica and Ireland to top the group. They beat Jamaica 68-6 before getting the better of Ireland 48-10 last weekend.

It was more of a slog again in last week's quarter-final with New Zealand prevailing 24-18 over Fiji to move into the last four.

New Zealand Squad & Team News


Squad: Nelson Asofa-Solomona, Jesse Bromwich, Kenny Bromwich, Dylan Brown, James Fisher-Harris, Kieran Foran, Peta Hiku, Jahrome Hughes, Isaac Liu, Joseph Manu, Ronaldo Mulitalo, Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, Briton Nikora, Isaiah Papali’i, Jordan Rapana, Brandon Smith, Joseph Tapine, Scott Sorensen, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak.

Australia vs New Zealand FAQs

Where can I watch the Australia vs New Zealand live stream?

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What time does Australia vs New Zealand start?

The game starts at 19:30 GMT on Friday, November 11.

Verdict

Australia have won six of their last seven matches against New Zealand and I'm tipping the defending champions win this. The Kangaroos are good enough to cover a -12.5 line. 

Josh Addo-Carr has scored 11 tries and is the leading tryscorer at the World Cup. He can get amongst the tries again.

Best Bet: Australia -12.5 Handicap @10/11 at bet365 - 2 Units
Anytime Tryscorer Tip: Josh Addo-Carr Anytime Tryscorer @11/18 at bet365 - 3 Units
First Tryscorer Tip: Josh Addo-Carr First Tryscorer @11/2 at bet365 - 1 Unit
Australia -12.5
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