Ireland vs New Zealand Preview - Rugby World Cup 2023
Date: 14/10/23
Time: 9 PM CET
Venue: Stade de France
Ireland will face New Zealand in the quarter-finals of Rugby World Cup 2023. Ireland faced Samoa in the final group stage game and celebrated a 36-14 victory.
Meanwhile, New Zealand faced Uruguay and celebrated a 73-0 victory. New Zealand finished second in Pool A with 15 points, while Ireland topped Pool B with 19 points.
In the group stage New Zealand suffered a defeat to France and celebrated victories over Namibia, Italy and Uruguay.
While, Ireland was undefeated and celebrated victories against all his group-stage opponents: Romania, Tonga, South Africa and Scotland.
Ireland vs New Zealand Prediction - Rugby World Cup 2023
This is a strong pair in the Rugby World Cup 2023 and it will be tough to make a prediction. In total, the two teams have played 36 Test matches, with the All Blacks winning 30, Ireland winning 5, and 1 match ending in a draw.
Ireland won their 17th straight game by beating Scotland, and they also started strong by defeating South Africa in pool B. They confidently reached the semi-finals as the leaders of their group. New Zealand, on the other hand, lost their first game to France in pool A but made a strong comeback, scoring 25 tries in big wins over Italy and Uruguay in their last two pool matches.
Ireland have gained 19 points from their first four meetings, with New Zealand getting 15 points from games.
New Zealand will be looking to get back at Ireland for beating them 2-1 in a series last year. Ireland have never won a knockout game at a World Cup, and the world's number one team are now on track for a record number of wins.
While the two teams are determined to have a successful clash, the Vbet.com bookies back Ireland to be the winners.
Odds
Match winner:
Ireland: 1.62
New Zealand: 2.15
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Ireland vs New Zealand Team News - Rugby World Cup 2023
Ireland's wingers, Mack Hansen and James Lowe, have recovered and are set to start against the All Blacks, despite earlier injuries.
However, James Ryan is still sidelined due to a hand injury, and Robbie Henshaw and Keith Earls are not in the lineup.
New Zealand's coach, Ian Foster, faces selection challenges after a resounding victory over Uruguay. Captain Sam Cane has returned from a back injury, and the experience of Sam Whitelock will be pivotal as the knockout stages begin.
Ireland vs New Zealand Lineups - Rugby World Cup 2023
Ireland: Andrew Porter, Dan Sheehan, Tadhg Furlong, Tadhg Beirne, Iain Henderson, Peter O’Mahony, Josh van der Flier, Caelan Doris, Jamison Gibson-Park, Johnny Sexton, James Lowe, Bundee Aki, Garry Ringrose, Mack Hansen, Hugo Keenan
New Zealand: B Barrett; Jordan, Ioane, J Barrett, Fainga’anuku; Mo’unga, Smith; De Groot, Taylor, Lomax, Retallick, S Barrett, Frizell, Cane, Savea.