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New Zealand vs. Canada Preview & Tips

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New Zealand will be going for full points when it takes on the plucky Canadians in its final 2011 Rugby World Cup pool game.

New Zealand vs. Canada Trends Analysis

Canada and New Zealand have met twice in the last decade. In these encounters, played in 2003 and 2007, New Zealand won by over 50 points on both occasions.

The All Blacks could go one better on Sunday. Judging by their form against France, the New Zealand backs are in superb form and will spend the whole match running at the Canadians.

While the All Black forwards aren’t quite as imposing, there’s no doubt they have the ability to starve Canada of possession and put immense pressure on their opponents at the breakdown.

Canada has been one of the most impressive Tier II teams at the World Cup, with its team of irregulars managing to beat Tonga and drawing with a determined Japan.

They’ll want to end their World Cup with dignity intact, and will be looking to play a tight, all round game against the tournament hosts.

New Zealand vs. Canada Betting Tips

Bookies have handed Canada a +60 handicap for this fixture. The Canadians would like to think that they’re better than this, but the reality is they may have a hard time keeping the score difference down if they have to tackle for 80 minutes against a rampant All Black backline.

We expect the first half to be a fairly balanced affair, and for Canada to keep the lid on the All Blacks until half time. However, after that the All Blacks should wear down their opponents and pile on the pressure.

Our New Zealand vs. Cananda betting tip is therefore to back the All Blacks to run rampant against Canada. While the Canucks have put on some bold performances at the World Cup, they’re up against a different beast entirely against this polished New Zealand side.

New Zealand vs. Canada Betting Odds

World Cup - New Zealand v Canada - 03:30
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Canada+42.5 14/5+56.5 1/1+56.5 1/1+56.5 1/1+57.5 10/11+57.5 5/6+57.5 4/5+58.5 10/11+58.5 19/20
New Zealand-42.5 1/5-56.5 8/11-56.5 5/6-56.5 4/5-57.5 4/5-57.5 1/1-57.5 1/1-58.5 10/11-58.5 19/20


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