New Zealand vs South Africa Prediction & Betting Tips 28/10/23
New Zealand and South Africa face off with the Webb Ellis Trophy on the line in the Rugby World Cup final.
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These sides have met twice already this year, with each claiming a win, but this match is unlikely to mirror those contests.
Bookies aren’t keen on picking a winner in this one, with little to choose from when it comes to the outright win.
There is a high chance that this match could go by without a try being scored, given how tight the Springboks defence has been and what the South Africans offer in attack.
However, if you feel that a try will be scored, the All Blacks Will Jordan has been the most prolific at getting over the whitewash and will be tough to keep off the scoresheet.
Handre Pollard starts for the Springboks, and it is unclear how long South Africa will keep their premier goal-kicker out there with Manie Libbok an option from the bench.
New Zealand could have multiple scorers even if they don’t score a try, as they have three recognised goal-kickers out in their on the park in a highly-skilled backline.
The Springboks have some players who have kicked goals other than their flyhalf, but they will need Pollard to be zeroed in, and if South Africa are to win, he will more than likely top-score.
The All Blacks have struggled to avoid sin-binnings throughout this tournament and could find themselves picking up at least one yellow card in this final.
However, we don’t feel that it is likely we will see more than one player sent to the bin.
New Zealand are likely to shade the contest in the end if they play their best game and make a fast start. Backing New Zealand to score first and win by five points or less could be a winner.
New Zealand vs South Africa 20:00, Prediction
- Will Jordan anytime try scorer
- New Zealand yellow card
- New Zealand to win by 1-5 points inclusive
