08.09.2007

New Zealand 76, Italy 14 at Marseilles (World Cup, Pool C)

New Zealand won by 62 points. I predicted New Zealand by 70.

Reviews

http://scrum.com/259_47329.php

http://sport.independent.co.uk/rugby_union/world_cup_news/article2944372.ece

Previews

Italy must be sick of the site of the All Blacks at rugby world cups. I think they have faced them in nearly every tournament and lost heavily each time. The Azzuri will have to hope the Kiwis have a really awful day and I can’t see that happening.

Last Five Encounters

13.11.2004 New Zealand 59-10 in Rome

11.10.2003 New Zealand 70-7 in Melbourne (World Cup, Pool D)

08.06.2002 New Zealand 65-10 in Hamilton

25.11.2000 New Zealand 56-19 in Rome

14.10.1999 New Zealand 101-3 in Huddersfield (World Cup, Pool B)

GWC Rugby Rankings:-World Table-New Zealand 1^st, Italy 10^th

Match Data Sheet

Data and comment from The Iron Fist