New Zealand vs Namibia Preview & Prediction
When is New Zealand vs Namibia on and what time does it start? New Zealand vs Namibia will take place on Friday 15th September, 2023 – 20:00 (UK)
Where is New Zealand vs Namibia taking place? New Zealand vs Namibia will take place Stadium de Toulouse in Toulouse, France
Where can I get tickets for New Zealand vs Namibia?
What channel is New Zealand vs Namibia on in the UK? New Zealand vs Namibia will be televised live on ITV
Where can I stream New Zealand vs Namibia in the UK? New Zealand vs Namibia can be streamed live on ITVX
THE SQUADS
NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand: Beauden Barrett, Caleb Clarke, Anton Lienert-Brown, David Havili, Leicester Fainga'anuku, Damian McKenzie, Cam Roigard, Ardie Savea, Dalton Papali'i, Luke Jacobson, Sam Whitelock, Brodie Retallick, Nepo Laulala, Samisoni Taukei'aho, Ofa Tu'ungafasi
Replacements: Rieko Ioane, Richie Mo'unga, Aaron Smith, Tupou Vaa'i, Scott Barrett, Fletcher Newell, Ethan de Groot, Dane Coles
NAMIBIA
Namibia: Cliven Loubser, Gerswin Mouton, Johan Deysel, Le Roux Malan, Divan Rossouw, Tiaan Swanepoel, Damian Stevens, Richard Hardwick, Prince Gaoseb, Wian Conradie, Tjiuee Uanivi, Johan Retief, Aranos Coetzee, Torsten van Jaarsveld, Jason Benade
Replacements: JC Greyling, Jacques Theron, Max Katjijeko, Adriaan Booysen, Pieter-Jan van Lil, Haitembu Shikufa, Desiderius Sethie, Louis van der Westhuizen
THE LOWDOWN
NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand were beaten in their opening game of the tournament by hosts France as they failed to build on a blistering start. Opening the scoring with a superb try in the opening two minutes, the All Blacks were then outplayed for much of the rest of the game and will be out to produce a response here in what will be a much-changed side.
NAMIBIA
Namibia suffered a heavy loss to begin their campaign as they shipped 52 points against Italy. Things are likely to get worse here as they take on the might of New Zealand and the Namibians will probably consider it a success if they can avoid being nilled.
THE PREDICTION
New Zealand will be out to prove a point after they were beaten by France in their RWC opener against France. They will have a much easier task here as they take on a Namibia side that were on the end of a hammering against Italy in their first game. This will be a huge mismatch and despite the All Blacks opting to heavily rotate their side, they can still run out huge winners with places in the side up for grabs.
