Round two of the inaugural Rugby Championship kicks off with the powerful All Blacks taking on the Wallabies at Eden Park in Auckland.
The Wallabies would be desperate for an away victory after their home defeat last week to the same opposition. Their cause would have taken a huge blow after their captain David Pocock was injured in last week’s encounter, giving the young and exciting Michael Hooper a shot at glory.Quade Cooper returns to the starting line up in place of Kurtley Beale and Berrick Barnes move to outside center to give the Aussies some extra kicking options. Will Genia takes over the captaincy role.
The settled All Black side has only one injury-enforced change from last week’s run on team, with Wyatt Crockett replacing the injured Tony Woodcock.
Players to Watch:
Sonny Bill Williams with his magical off loads, Israel Dagg with his brilliant positional play and extraordinary attack, Mr. Consistent Dan Carter, Captain Incredible Richie McCaw and the impressive Kieran Read.
For Australia the explosive Digby Ioane, magical Quade Cooper if the moment isn’t too big for him, Silky Smooth Will Genia, Never Say Die Scott Higginbotham and Old Timer Nathan Sharpe.
Prediction:
Australia will give everything in their power to outmuscle the All Blacks, but I do not think they will have enough power to stop the black machine.
All Blacks to win by 15.
Date: Saturday, 25 August
Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
Kick Off: 09:35, SA Time.
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