Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the international rugby match.
New Zealand
New Zealand is the 3rd in the world rating. They performed brilliantly at the World Cup last year, but ultimately lost the game against South Africa in the final (11:12). On July 6th, the New Zealand side beat England (16:15). Mackenzie became the standout for the “All Blacks”, making 6 points from 2 penalty kicks. Bookmakers favor New Zealand to win the second match on July 15th, but a blowout is unlikely as England are far from an easy opponent.
England
England have practiced enough this year, playing 7 matches in the past 4.5 months. Their team achieved a stunning upset over Ireland, beating the world's 2nd team 23:22. On July 6th, England looked impressive against their powerful opponents, today they have the potential to cause another upset.
New Zealand – England prediction
New Zealand is gearing up for the Rugby Championship, which starts in August. On July 6th, the All Blacks narrowly defeated England (16:15).
Betting on England to win with a +11.5 handicap looks appealing, as New Zealand haven't been able to cover this handicap in the last 5 matches against them.
