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New Zealand vs South Africa Prediction & Betting Tips - Test Matchs
by Devesh Jaganath | in Rugby Predictions
New Zealand and South Africa will square off in a World Cup warm-up match this Friday. The All Blacks are currently ranked second in the world, while the Springboks moved up to third. New Zealand looked incredible in this year's Rugby Championship as they secured the title for a third consecutive year. During that competition, they ran out as unbeaten champions, which included a 35-20 win over this opponent. Since then, New Zealand have played one Test match against Australia at the start of the month and won the encounter 23-20. They are now unbeaten in their last 11 matches, winning ten and drawing one. The All Blacks' last defeat came a year ago against Argentina. Perhaps the biggest strength for the All Blacks is that they have one of the most settled squads as we edge closer to the World Cup. Unlike most other nations, New Zealand have focused on a core group of players while adding a few dynamic youngsters to their ranks. The result of their selection process has been hugely positive, and they are currently the second favourite to win the World Cup in pre-tournament betting. They are also strong favourites to win this match, according to the bookies.
Meanwhile, South Africa have been trying lots of different things within their squad of late in search of the perfect combination. They made wholesale changes for in the Rugby Championship earlier this year, and while they did well, they were some way behind the might of the All Blacks. However, in recent weeks, Jacques Nienaber seems to be closing in on his best team. The Springboks beat Argentina 24-13 at the start of the month. They then followed up with an even better performance last week against Wales, beating the Dragons 52-16 at the Principality Stadium. With those results, the Springboks have now won six of their last seven matches, with their only loss coming against this opponent in that time. For this match, though, Nienaber has named what most consider to be the Springboks best team. It includes the returning influential captain Siya Kolisi and hard hitters Eben Etzebeth, Franco Mostert, and Malcolm Marx. The team selection of the Springboks suggests that they will look to go toe-to-toe with the All Blacks pack. It also indicates that they may try to play more ball-in-hand rugby, which they have been criticized for in recent times. The defending world champions can never be ruled out of any contest they compete in, and a win here could see them shorten in price for the 2023 World Cup.
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New Zealand vs South Africa Form
New Zealand and South Africa Last Matches
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
4 Aug 2023 - Test Matchs
29 Jul 2023 - The Rugby Championship
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19 Nov 2022 - Test Matchs
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4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4 Aug 2023 - Test Matchs
15 Jul 2023 - The Rugby Championship
16 Jul 2022 - Test Matchs
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2 Jul 2022 - Test Matchs
1 Nov 2019 - Rugby World Cup
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
29 Jul 2023 - The Rugby Championship
19 Nov 2022 - Test Matchs
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20 Nov 2021 - Test Matchs
13 Nov 2021 - Test Matchs
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
19 Aug 2023 - Test Matchs
5 Aug 2023 - Test Matchs
29 Jul 2023 - The Rugby Championship
15 Jul 2023 - The Rugby Championship
26 Nov 2022 - Test Matchs
19 Nov 2022 - Test Matchs
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
29 Jul 2023 - The Rugby Championship
16 Jul 2022 - Test Matchs
9 Jul 2022 - Test Matchs
8 Oct 2019 - Rugby World Cup
4 Oct 2019 - Rugby World Cup
28 Sep 2019 - Rugby World Cup
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
19 Aug 2023 - Test Matchs
5 Aug 2023 - Test Matchs
15 Jul 2023 - The Rugby Championship
26 Nov 2022 - Test Matchs
19 Nov 2022 - Test Matchs
12 Nov 2022 - Test Matchs
New Zealand vs South Africa Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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New Zealand - South Africa Key Points
- South Africa have won six of their last seven matches
- South Africa and New Zealand are tied on two wins each over their last four matches
- South Africa have only lost one match by a margin of more than six points in their last ten matches
- South Africa won their last two matches against the All Blacks that were held outside of New Zealand
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Our New Zealand vs South Africa Prediction
Matches between these sides are usually closely contested, and based on the team selections, this one should be no different. While the All Blacks are looking very good at the moment, the Springboks have improved over the last two matches, and we expect them to keep this one very tight. Our New Zealand vs South Africa prediction: South Africa +6.
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