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Australia vs New Zealand Betting Tips, Predictions & Odds – Wallabies can be competitive in final Bledisloe Cup match

By Ralph Staniforth

05 Nov 2020

Ralph Staniforth 05 Nov 2020

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Australia face New Zealand in the final Bledisloe Cup Test in Brisbane on Saturday
Suncorp Stadium is not a happy hunting ground for the All Blacks with 1 win in the last 3 matches
New Zealand will rest a number of players this weekend as they look to give the rest of the squad a run
The All Blacks 43-5 win last week was their biggest victory ever over Australia

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Australia have a good record against New Zealand at the Suncorp Stadium (Getty Images)

Australia welcome New Zealand to the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane for the final Bledisloe Cup match on Saturday. With the cup already secured, New Zealand are looking to make changes while Australia will be desperate to put in a far better performance.

Australia Form

After a disappointing end to the 2019 Rugby World Cup there was hope that Australia would bounce back to once again become a rugby powerhouse. Dave Rennie’s appointment as head coach was the first step in the right direction.

There was even more optimism after Australia managed to draw the 1st Bledisloe Cup test 16-all in New Zealand. Sceptics knew both teams were rusty, which helped Australia, and the subsequent two matches have shown how far the Wallabies still need to go.

A 27-7 loss at Eden Park followed the draw which left Australia in need of a victory as the All Blacks travelled across the Tasman. Unfortunately home ground advantage didn’t pay off as New Zealand cruised to a 43-5 win at the ANZ Stadium last week.

Australia Team News

Dave Rennie has made a number of changes as expected. The biggest one is that of Reece Hodge starting at fly-half ahead of rookie Noah Lolesio. First choice fly-half James O'Connor remains sidelined with at MCL injury.

Hunter Paisame comes in at inside centre. Tom Banks and Tom Wright both make their way into the side at wing and full-back to replace Dane Haylett-Petty and Filip Daugunu.

Among the forwards, Rob Simmons comes at for the injured Lukhan Salakaia-Loto. There is also a test debut for loose-forward Lachlan Swinton.

Australia team to face New Zealand can be seen below:

Wallabies – 15 Tom Banks, 14 Tom Wright, 13 Jordan Petaia, 12 Hunter Paisami 11 Marika Koroibete, 10 Reece Hodge, 9 Nic White, 8 Harry Wilson, 7 Michael Hooper (c), 6 Lachlan Swinton 5 Matt Philip, 4 Rob Simmons, 3 Allan Alaalatoa, 2 Brandon Paenga-Amosa, 1 James Slipper.

Subs: 16 Folau Fainga’a, 17 Angus Bell, 18 Taniela Tupou, 19 Ned Hanigan, 20 Liam Wright, 21 Tate McDermott, 22 Noah Lolesio, 23 Filipo Daugunu.

New Zealand Form

After drawing the 1st Bledisloe Cup match 16-all in Wellington, New Zealand went on to win 27-7 in the 2nd Test. It was expected to be a tighter encounter with the Bledisloe Cup on the line last week, and Australia playing host.

That didn’t materialise as the All Blacks dismantled the Wallabies 43-5 at the ANZ Stadium. New Zealand ran into a 26-0 half time lead and then managed the second half without much of a fuss.

New Zealand Team News

New Zealand will be handing out four debuts this weekend. Loose-forward Akira Ioane will start while Asafo Aumua, Cullen Grace and Will Jordan come off the bench.

There are five further changes to the All Black side with Aaron Smith rested and TJ Perenara coming in. Richie Mo'unga is also rested so Beauden Barrett starts at fly-half.

Codie Taylor comes in at hooker while Scott Barrett starts at lock.

New Zealand team to face Australia can be seen below:

All Blacks – 15 Jordie Barrett, 14 Sevu Reece, 13 Anton Lienert-Brown, 12 Ngani Laumape, 11 Rieko Ioane, 10 Beauden Barrett, 9 TJ Perenara, 8 Ardie Savea, 7 Sam Cane (c), 6 Akira Ioane, 5 Sam Whitelock, 4 Scott Barrett, 3 Ofa Tu’ungafasi, 2 Codie Taylor, 1 Karl Tu’inukuafe.

Subs: 16 Asafo Aumua, 17 Alex Hodgman, 18 Tyrel Lomax, 19 Patrick Tuipulotu, 20 Cullen Grace, 21 Brad Weber, 22 Damian McKenzie, 23 Will Jordan.

Australia vs New Zealand Head to Head

New Zealand lead Australia 49-17 over their last 69 matches along with three draws. Their last match ended 43-5 in the All Blacks favour the ANZ Stadium.

Australia vs New Zealand Odds

Australia are paying 5.50 for the win while New Zealand are short priced at 1.13 with bet365. The draw carries odds of 34.00.

The handicap for the match is set at 14 points.

Australia vs New Zealand Match Up

Australia will be hurting after being embarrassed last week and they will be desperate to set it right. That, coupled with the fact that New Zealand will rest a number of players should offer the Aussies an opportunity to at the very least be more competitive.

Australia vs New Zealand Stats

Australia have won 2 of their last 3 matches against New Zealand at the Suncorp Stadium.
New Zealand are resting a number of players for this match.
New Zealand have won 10 of their last 13 matches against Australia.

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Where is Australia vs New Zealand being played?

Australia vs New Zealand is being played at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia.

When is Australia vs New Zealand being played?

Australia vs New Zealand is being played at 09:45 GMT on Saturday 7 November 2020.

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What competition are Australia vs New Zealand playing in?

Australia vs New Zealand is being played in the Bledisloe Cup.

Verdict

Australia v New Zealand

Australia are backed to finish within 14 points of a much changed New Zealand side this weekened.

Australia +14 Handicap

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