We take a look at Saturday afternoons (17/8/2019) Bledisloe Cup Game 2match between New Zealand (All Blacks) and Australia (Wallabies). View the odds for both teams as well as our tips and bets for the All Blacks vs Wallabies match this weekend.
When: 5:35pm on 17th August, 2019.
Where: Eden Park, NZ
Bet: Bet On This Match HERE
Preview:
We may as well enjoy it while it lasts because let’s be honest, by 7:30 Saturday evening we will probably be watching Kieran Read hoisting the Bledisloe Cup with a smug grin on his face.
Spinning the litany of team changes as the All Blacks panicking could very well be as good as it gets for the Wallabies this week.
That being said, this is still the All Blacks we are talking about and there have been way too many times where the chips were down and they just decided to beat their opponent soundly, usually Australia.
Omitting Ben Smith is one of those decisions that should backfire on any other rugby team but it will probably wind up looking like a masterstroke from Steve Hansen.
Not to mention the new fullback Beauden Barrett is a more than capable replacement and someone capable of turning the game on his own, plus he can serve as an extra playmaker if Richie Mo’unga can’t quite take over the game.
As tempting as it is to back the Wallabies to secure another upset win, it’s hard to see them pulling off as strong of a performance again.
Odds:
Tip: New Zealand at $1.14
Value Tip: First Goal Scorer: Bridge, George at $8.00
Teams:
2019 Game 2 teams
| New Zealand | Number | Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Moody | 1 | Scott Sio |
| Dane Coles | 2 | Tolu Latu |
| Nepo Laulala | 3 | Allan Alaalatoa |
| Patrick Tuipulotu | 4 | Izack Rodda |
| Sam Whitelock | 5 | Adam Coleman |
| Ardie Savea | 6 | Lukhan Salakaia-Loto |
| Sam Cane | 7 | Michael Hooper (c) |
| Kieran Read (c) | 8 | Isi Naisarani |
| Aaron Smith | 9 | Nic White |
| Rchie Mo’unga | 10 | Christian Lealiifano |
| George Bridge | 11 | Marika Koroibete |
| Sonny Bill Williams | 12 | Samu Kerevi |
| Anton Lienert-Brown | 13 | James O’Connor |
| Sevu Reece | 14 | Reece Hodge |
| Beauden Barrett | 15 | Kurtley Beale |
| Reserves | ||
| Codie Taylor | 16 | Folau Fainga’a |
| Ofa Tu’ungafasi | 17 | James Slipper |
| Anugs Ta’avao | 18 | Taniela Tupou |
| Jackson Hemopo | 19 | Rob Simmons |
| Matt Todd | 20 | Liam Wright |
| TJ Perenara | 21 | Will Genia |
| Ngani Laumape | 22 | Matt To’omua |
| Jordie Barrett | 23 | Adam Ashley-Cooper |
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change