This Saturday, a historic Rugby Union rivalry resumes as England host New Zealand at the iconic Twickenham Stadium (also known as the Allianz Stadium).
It is England’s penultimate match of the Autumn Nations Series, with another battle vs Argentina scheduled for next Sunday.
But for now, it is all about the All Blacks’ latest visit to London, and with no Premier League action to devour the viewership, this really is Saturday’s main afternoon sporting event in the UK.
With that in mind, we have previewed tomorrow’s exciting clash between England and New Zealand, picking out a few betting tips based on our latest offering of Rugby Union odds.
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Where can I watch England vs New Zealand in the UK?
England vs New Zealand will be broadcast live on TNT Sports, with kick-off scheduled for 3:10pm UK time.
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Recent results
England have won each of their last five matches, a run which includes the impressive 25-7 victory over Australia. Last time out, Steve Borthwick’s side defeated Fiji 38-18 in another dominant display.
New Zealand are on a four-match winning streak, recording impressive away triumphs over Ireland (13-26) and Scotland (17-25). However, the All Blacks did suffer a 10-43 defeat to South Africa in September, which proves they are far from invincible.
Head-to-head record
England’s head-to-head record with New Zealand is pretty woeful, though. The Red Roses last beat the All Blacks way back in 2019 (which was at least a World Cup semi-final in Japan), and have lost 18 of the previous 21 meetings, with the 2022 encounter ending as a draw.
England Team News
The big news is that Maro Itoje returns to skipper the side, with Alex Coles, Tom Roebuck, George Ford, Sam Underhill, Freddie Steward and Ben Earl also being reinstated. Marcus Smith drops to the bench and Ollie Chessum is out injured.
England vs New Zealand Odds
*All odds are subject to change
England are the slight favourites for the win in this contest at a price of 1.86. A victory for New Zealand is at odds of 1.94, while the unlikely draw is 17.00.
England vs New Zealand Betting Tips
England total points – Over 23.5 @ 1.80
The Red Roses have been scoring points for fun in recent matches. In four of the previous five, Borthwick’s men have surpassed the 23.5 mark. Of course, the defensively-strong Kiwis pose a far greater challenge than that of Fiji or Argentina, but with a home crowd roaring them on, we are backing England to give the supporters plenty to cheer about.
Team to score first – England @ 1.84
For England’s rugby stars, few things can be more thrilling than a home match against the mighty All Blacks. Adrenaline levels will surely be at an all-time high at the start of the contest, which could see the hosts come flying out the traps. Of course, this market is always a bit of a risk, but it has caught our eye nonetheless!
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