New Zealand vs Wales Prediction & Betting Tips - Rugby World Cup

Prediction published on 29/10/2019, 06:10  by Donal Kearns | Modified on 29/10/2019 at 16:26 in Rugby World Cup Prediction

Wales and New Zealand must dust themselves down after Rugby World Cup semi-final heartbreak and prepare for one final test in Japan in Friday’s third place play-off. Defending champions New Zealand were outfought and outplayed as England put on a performance for the ages to end the All Blacks’ reign of dominance and reach their first final since 2007. A Wales side dealt bad luck with injuries throughout the competition failed in their bid to join them, falling short against South Africa to ensure there will be no fairy-tale ending for Warren Gatland. Like the Wales boss, New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen will also step down after this competition. The All Blacks have scored five or more tries against the Dragons in seven of their last nine meetings and have scored at least 33 points in eight of the last nine. The Kiwis won their last bronze final, in 2003, against France 40-13, with a near full-strength side and while departing head coach Steve Hansen may tinker with his selection, he will want to go out on a high and so will his superb skipper Kieran Read.