Australia vs Portugal Preview & Prediction | 2023 Rugby World Cup | Pool Stage
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THE FACTS
When is Australia vs Portugal on and what time does it start? Australia vs Portugal will take place on Sunday 1st October, 2023 – 16:45 (UK)
Where is Australia vs Portugal taking place? Australia vs Portugal will take place at Stade Geoffroy Guichard in Saint-Étienne, France
Where can I get tickets for Australia vs Portugal? Click here for the latest ticket information for Australia vs Portugal
What channel is Australia vs Portugal on in the UK? Australia vs Portugal will be televised live on ITV
Where can I stream Australia vs Portugal in the UK? Australia vs Portugal can be streamed live on ITVX
THE SQUADS
AUSTRALIA
Starting 15: Andrew Kellaway, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Izaia Perese, Lalakai Foketi, Marika Koroibete, Ben Donaldson, Tate McDermott, Rob Valetini, Fraser McReight, Tom Hooper, Richie Arnold, Nick Frost, James Slipper, Dave Porecki, Angus Bell
Replacements: Matt Faessler, Blake Schoupp, Pone Fa'amausili, Rob Leota, Josh Kemeny, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Carter Gordon, Suliasi Vunivalu
PORTUGAL
Starting 15: Nuno Sousa Guedes, Raffaele Storti, Pedro Bettencourt, Tomas Appleton, Rodrigo Marta, Jeronimo Portela, Samuel Marques, Thibault de Freitas, Nicolas Martins, David Wallis, Martim Belo, Jose Madeira, Diogo Hasse Ferreira, Mike Tadjer, David Costa
Replacements: Francisco Fernandes, Duarte Diniz, Francisco Bruno, Steevy Cerqueira, Rafael Simoes, Joao Belo, Joris Moura, Manuel Cardoso Pinto
THE LOWDOWN
AUSTRALIA
Australia hit a new low after they were hammered by Wales last week and it now looks like they will miss out on a spot in the knockout stages. That is unthinkable for a nation of Australia’s standing and the Wallabies will be desperate to save face in this game with Portugal.
PORTUGAL
Portugal played out a draw with Georgia last week and will take plenty from that entertaining encounter. It saw renewed calls to open up the Six Nations and despite missing a last-gasp penalty to win the game, the Portuguese will be on a real high after coming away with a positive result.
THE PREDICTION
All eyes will be on Australia in this game in what looks set to be their final game of this year’s RWC. They have lost their last two pool games after going down to Wales in a big way last week and it doesn’t even look like they are capable of responding. They should win this but Portugal can do enough to prevent a blowout.
BETTING TIP: Portugal +30
