New Zealand vs Ireland – Group Stage – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Rugby League World Cup
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THE FACTS
When is New Zealand vs Ireland on and what time does it start? New Zealand vs Ireland will take place on Friday 28th October, 2022 – 19:30 (UK)
Where is New Zealand vs Ireland taking place? New Zealand vs Ireland will take place at Headingley Stadium in Leeds, England
Where can I get tickets for New Zealand vs Ireland? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for New Zealand vs Ireland
What channel is New Zealand vs Ireland on in the UK? New Zealand vs Ireland will be televised live on BBC in the UK
Where can I stream New Zealand vs Ireland in the UK? New Zealand vs Ireland can be streamed live on BBC iPlayer in the UK
THE TEAM NEWS
NEW ZEALAND
19-man squad: 1 Joseph Manu, 3 Marata Niukore, 4 Peta Hiku, 6 Dylan Brown, 8 Jesse Bromwich, 9 Brandon Smith, 10 James Fisher-Harris, 11, Isaiah Papali’i, 12 Kenny Bromwich, 14 Kieran Foran, 15 Moses Leota, 16 Nelson Asofa-Solomona, 17 Briton Nikora, 19 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, 20 Isaac Liu, 21 Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad, 22 Jeremy Marshall-King, 23 Scott Sorensen, 24 Sebastian Kris
IRELAND
19-man squad: 1 Richie Myler, 3 Ed Chamberlain, 4 Toby King, 5 Innes Senior, 6 Luke Keary, 7 Joe Keyes, 8 Liam Byrne, 9 Josh Cook, 10 Jaimin Jolliffe, 11 James Bentley, 12 Frankie Halton, 13 George King, 15 Harry Rushton, 16 Brendan O’Hagan, 17 Dan Norman, 19 Robbie Mulhern, 20 Louis Senior, 21 Ronan Michael, 22 James Hasson
THE PREDICTION
Defeat at the hands of Lebanon leaves Ireland’s World Cup hopes hanging in the balance with one round of fixtures left. Unfortunately for them, their last game is against the formidable New Zealand, who have already racked up two wins and a whopping 102 points to their name across the group stage. Ireland will no doubt give everything they have and Michael Maguire’s men are likely to face their sternest challenge of the tournament so far, but ultimately New Zealand should prove too strong and emerge victorious.
