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New Zealand vs Ireland Tips & Preview - Kiwis backed to cover at RLWC

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Last updated: 27 Oct 2022
Gary Emmerson 27 Oct 2022
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  • New Zealand vs Ireland tips for Friday's RLWC match
  • The game is being played at the Headingley Stadium (19:30 BST)
  • New Zealand won by 62 points last week
  • Will they cover the line once again?
  • Match preview, predictions and latest team news
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New Zealand can cover the handicap (Getty Images)

New Zealand vs Ireland Predictions


New Zealand are warming into the tournament and I'm backing them to moved into the quarter-finals on the back of a comprehensive victory over Ireland.
  • New Zealand vs Ireland Predictions
  • Head to Head
  • New Zealand Form
  • New Zealand Squad & Team News
  • Ireland Form
  • Ireland Squad & Team News
  • New Zealand vs Ireland FAQs

  • New Zealand have won their last 6 matches.
  • New Zealand have covered a -40.5 handicap in 2 of their last 3 matches.
  • Ireland have lost 3 of their last 4 matches.

Head to Head


This will be the first time that New Zealand and Ireland have met.

New Zealand Form


New Zealand were a touch disappointing in their opening game win as the Kiwis worked hard to defeat Lebanon 34-12.

They were frustrated for periods of that game and will need to be much better with the ball in hand throughout the tournament.

New Zealand were far more impressive - albeit against weaker opposition - when dispatching Jamaica 68-6 last weekend and Michael Maguire's are moving in the right direction as the tournament enters the key phase.

New Zealand Squad & Team News


Dylan Brown and Jahrome Hughes return after missing the win over Jamaica.

Squad: 1 Joey Manu, 2 Ronaldo Mulitalo, 17 Briton Nikora, 4 Peta Hiku, 5 Jordan Rapana, 6 Dylan Brown, 7 Jahrome Hughes, 8 Jesse Bromwich (c), 9 Brandon Smith, 10 James Fisher-Harris, 12 Kenny Bromwich, 16 Nelson Asofa-Solomona, 13 Joseph Tapine. Interchange: 11 Isaiah Papali’I, 14 Kieran Foran, 18 Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, 20 Isaac Liu, 21 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, 23 Scott Sorensen.

Ireland Form


Ireland got their World Cup campaign off to a winning start when defeating Jamaica 48-2 in an expected victory.

With a quarter-final spot at stake in their clash with Lebanon, Ireland were poor and were deservedly beaten 32-14 following a performance littered with errors.

Ireland Squad & Team News


Squad: 1 Richie Myler, 3 Ed Chamberlain, 4 Toby King, 5 Innes Senior, 6 Luke Keary, 7 Joe Keyes, 9 Josh Cook, 10 Jaimin Jolliffe, 11 James Bentley, 12 Frankie Halton, 13 George King (c), 14 James McDonnell, 15 Harry Rushton, 16 Brendan O'Hagan, 17 Dan Norman, 18 Henry O'Kane, 20 Louis Senior, 21 Ronan Michael, 22 James Hasson.

New Zealand vs Ireland FAQs

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

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What time does New Zealand vs Ireland start?

The game starts at 19:30 BST on Friday, October 28.

Verdict

New Zealand are beginning to gather momentum and cohesion. They should be much too good for Ireland and cover the line.

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