Sat 5th Nov: RLWC: New Zealand v Fiji KO 19:30

[Just Browny]

Game thread for NZ v Fiji

[StandOffHalf]

I think the other three games will go as expected with PNG, Oz and Tonga winning through.

I wonder whether Fiji can knock off NZ again. I don't think it will be a blow-out and wouldn't be surprised to see the Kiwis really made to work and feel uncomfortable.

I'd probably still expect NZ to win by a couple of scores.

32-18

Edited November 4, 2022 by StandOffHalf

[John Drake]

Discuss New Zealand v Fiji here.

[GeordieSaint]

Kiwis will win handsomely. This isn’t the 2017 team. 

[Snowys Backside]

Not been overly impressed by the Kiwis. They will win, but i don't think it will be a slaughter.

 

I do though think the Aussies will paste them though !

 

Kiwis by 24

[Chronicler of Chiswick]

Kiwis by 18.

[DavidM]

Kiwis by 30

[Live after death]

Another game all over by half time.

[moorside roughyed]

New Zealand for this one I think.

[Dunbar]

Can't help but think Fiji will be put to the sword here.  New Zealand will be looking avenge their shock defeat in the same stage in 2017.

Hoping for a competitive game and close score but not expecting one.

[Archie Gordon]

Anyway. I need a competitive game. Come on, Fiji! Please!

[Tex Evans Thigh]

Another blow out incoming I fear.

[The Legend]

I don't think either team will fancy a cold Bonfire night in Hull. I'm probably gonna be wrong but I'm gonna predict a 6-12 point margin. 

[Balmainboy]

Expect NZ to win comfortable, hoping for it to remain competitive for a while. Fiji have been solid (ignoring their trial against England) but a weaker side than I thought they would name. Add Tariq Sims, Ravalawa , Taane Milne and Waqa Blake and it's a totally different proposition but thats footy...

[moorside roughyed]

I just hope it's a competitive game.

[JimBronco]

Think NZ will turn it on tonight. Fiji won't be able to cope. 

[JimBronco]

Can't wait to see Hughes play. He's a joy to watch. 

[Archie Gordon]

I really like the look of Tagituimua at DH. Some guides have him starting, some on the bench. Starting I hope.

I think the London Broncos are sniffing around.

[lanzer98]

Why no live performance of the Anthony?

[lanzer98]

Anthems 

[GeordieSaint]

Has the Kiwi anthem just been butchered by the CD player? 

[lanzer98]

Just now, GeordieSaint said:

Has the Kiwi anthem just been butchered by the CD player? 

Exactly. Awful.

[Number 16]

Fiji's hymn brings a lump to the throat.

[Sports Prophet]

One team is praying, the other team are gesticulating slit throats.

I don’t like the way this is shaping up. Don’t the Kiwis know how almighty a force the power of God is?

[Man of Kent]

Great to see the huge black & white Kiwi support in the stands.