New Zealand vs Samoa Preview & Prediction | 2025 Rugby League International

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Samoa will have to make do without key player Terrell May for their match against New Zealand.

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How to watch on TV/online: UK – Not televised / US – Not televised

New Zealand vs Samoa prediction

New Zealand unsurprisingly come into this game as heavy favourites and understandably so. The Kiwis beat Samoa 50-0 the last time these two nations met back in 2023 and New Zealand remain utterly stacked when it comes to the amount of quality across their squad. Add that to the fact that Samoa are set to be missing one of their best players in Terrell May, who has not travelled due to a hamstring injury.

Expect New Zealand to seize the initiative early and score early, quickly taking control of this contest. Samoa have the strength to compete with the Kiwis but over the course of 80 minutes, New Zealand with their speed and skill should wind up far too good for the visitors, so back a home victory.

New Zealand vs Samoa tip: New Zealand to win