New Zealand – England Classic in the World Cup Final
Opponents already in the 2002, 2006, 2010 and 2017 World Cups, New Zealand and England will meet again next Saturday (7:30am) to fight for the title.
For authenticity, we will be back. New Zealand-England in the World Cup Final, it’s deja vu from home. The two teams found themselves in the final step of the competition in 2002, 2006, 2010 and 2017. And each time, the Black Fern was victorious. Will the series continue next Saturday? Nothing is less certain as the English emerge as the big favorites for the World Cup.
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On Saturday, against Canada in the semi-finals, they won their 30th game in a row. And even if they rarely sparred, the Red Roses showed pragmatism and serenity to win (26-19), following a deal before they remained dominant. “We had to do everything we could to win. I was impressed with the way we held on and kept fighting,” Coach Simon Middleton congratulated after the match. In the final, the England coach will undoubtedly have to dispense with full-back Helena Rowland, who has injured a left ankle after wreaking real havoc on the North American defence.
On the New Zealand side, the victory over France opened the appetite. “We’ve made tremendous progress over the past year, but I’m sure we can go even further in a week.Black Ferns coach Wayne Smith smiled. I think England will be a step forward again, it will be a huge challenge. Red roses are so intimidating, they are so effective in everything they do. » The kiwi crowd, surprisingly sparse during the half (22,043 spectators), should be in attendance for this dreamy poster, next Saturday in Eden Park.
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