Rugby championship. Three good reasons not to miss the All Blacks – South Africa!

New Zealand – South AfricaThis is the poster for this 2^H Rugby Championship Day. This meeting takes place Saturday 15th July starting from 9 hours (in France) and broadcast on Canal +. a shock Between two major rugby nations in the southern hemisphere. For everyone and especially for us French or even members XV from FranceDon’t miss this game. Rugby News It gives you good reasons to set your alarm on Saturday morning…

1. Two favorites for the 2023 World Cup

the All black and the springbox They are the only teams that have won Three world champion titles. 1987, 2011 and 2015 for New Zealand. and 1995, 2007 and 2019 for South Africa. Even if the Blacks are looking for confidence and the Boks lack consistency, they stick Two candidates for the 2023 World Cup. Fabian Galthier, Staff XV from France Players will be watching this showdown. The New Zealanders are the first rivals for the France national team. I’South Africa he potential opponent during the quarter-finals, Crossing Hen A with Hen B.

2. Decisive match of the 2023 Rugby Championship

On the first day of the 2023 Rugby Championship, the Springboks flew over their encounter against Australia (43-12). For their part, New Zealand went on to win largely in Argentina (41-12). Two additional achievements that setSouth Africa (1^time) and the All Blacks (2^H) In the first two places in the ranking. The only difference: the average goal in favor of the South Africans. The weekend match should allow one of the two teams to beat the other and set up an option for the title this year. As a reminder, only theSouth Africa succeeded World Cup / Rugby double tournament in 2019.

3. Team review for the 2023 World Cup

Compared to day one, the New Zealanders and the Springboks decided to make a huge shake-up in their workforce. Like a review of the fit guys less than two months into the 2023 World Cup. With a different benching strategy: All Blacks coach Ian Foster chose to 5 forwards and 3 backs. its South African counterpart Jack Nenaber privileged 6 strikers for two appearances.

De Jager, De Klerk, Colby for South Africa

The Springboks made 10 changes in 15 starts against New Zealand. uncertain after his father’s disappearance, son of Etzbeth He is part of the rotation and must be the captain. at his side, from Jagger Uri replaces. The third line has been completely renovated with Quagga Smith, Mostert and Wiese. Just like the hinge de Klerk associated with willems. On the three-quarter line only Luhanyo Am and Willie Le Roux remain. MpembeAnd from Allende And Colby make their entry. An experienced three-quarter line who played in the final against England in 2019.

Mackenzie is absent from the Springboks

On the All Blacks side, there are 5 changes to notice in the starting XV. prostitute Cody Taylor He succeeds Dane Coles. Second line experienced Brody Retalik He replaces promising youngster Josh Lord, a fine first-choice player against Argentina. Richie Muunga Damien Mackenzie returns. A disputed choice given the Chiefs’ opening performance and the complementarity noted with the Barrett brothers. Richie Mo’unga is simply the most compatible opening half (see box) in the Ian Foster era.

Finally, on the wings, Mark Telia Alternate Caleb Clark. Will Jordan He signs his comeback with the All Blacks. The Crusaders running back has not been selected since September 24, 2022 against Australia. He was treated for a migraine for over 7 months before returning at the end of the Pacific Super Rugby season. Ian Foster So he made the choice to play as many players in the world as possible.

It is difficult to say who is the favorite at this meeting. In 2022, both teams won a meeting. The Springboks won game one 26-10. A week later, they lost 25-33 in the second leg. this year New Zealand He will cross the road againSouth AfricaRight before the start of the 2023 World Cup. friendly match Due at twickenham on August 25, 2023.

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