This fierce rugby union competition is all set to kick-off today with the national teams of Australia and New Zealand on each side. The Bledisloe Cup is very significant tournament for both Australia and New Zealand since the 1930s. However, the occurrence of the tournament to be conducted as well as the total number of matches played has varied time to time, but as of 2016, it includes an annual three-match series, along with two of the matches that also carries towards The Rugby Championship.
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Overall, taking the fill tournament as consideration since the 1930s., New Zealand have had the most success, where they achieved their 47th winning trophy in the year 2018, while Australia have been just marked the winning for only 12 times.
This year, the competition is about to start and it will kick off at 7.45pm AEST. The fans can also stream the clash between these two teams at Bledisloe Cup and Rugby Championship live on KAYO SPORTS.
Recently, All Blacks superstar Beauden Barrett said that he feels that the Wallabies are in fact more aggressive without sacked fullback Israel Folau in their line-up for Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup competition in Perth.
“We’re all aware of Israel Folau’s capabilities and the strength he has from a physical point of view,” Barrett said.
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He added, “Kurtley’s a very exciting player and he’s so unpredictable I think they certainly don’t lose anything by having him there, if anything it’s probably more threatening.” Barrett is also going towear the No.15 at Optus Stadium. Barrett also felt that they would be better in their second hit-out.
“I think we’ve learned a lot from one having one game under our belts,” Barrett said in a statement.
“At times we were perhaps in each other’s pockets.
“Tactically and structurally, if we can be aligned, it will work best for the team and we should see some good rewards from that,” He added.
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Cheika, on the other hand has also made two changes to his forward pack, adding Allan Alaalatoa who is returning from injury at tight-head prop as well as hooker Tolu Latu is promoted ahead of Folau Fainga’a.
In the meantime, Steve Hansen, All Blacks coach has also made a number of changes to his side too.
Fox Sports commentator Mitchell, who has also played 71 games for the Wallabies for the duration of his international career, said the set up presented an exciting proposal for the All Blacks.
“I think it’s exciting and I’m looking forward to seeing how he performs,” Mitchell said. “Getting to start this weekend, I’m excited to see him play — especially at 13.”
2019 Bledisloe Cup Live TV Times (AEDT)
| Date | Event | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 10 August | LIVE: Wallaroos v New Zealand | 4.45pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Saturday 10 August | LIVE: Wallabies v All Blacks | 7.45pm | Foxtel / Kayo / Ten |
| Sunday 11 August | Replay: Wallabies v All Blacks | 10.00am – 11.00am | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Saturday 17 August | LIVE: New Zealand v Wallaroos | 2.45pm | Foxtel / Kayo |
| Saturday 17 August | LIVE: All Blacks v Wallabies | 5.45pm | Foxtel / Kayo / Ten |
| Saturday 17 August | Replay: All Blacks v Wallabies | 11.00pm – 12.00am | Foxtel / Kayo |
Mitchell believes the Wallabies can win back the Bledisloe as well as can end the 17 years of despair. He said, “I think we’ve got into a habit over the past decade of trying to work out how to defend the All Blacks rather than flipping that and picking a team that they’re going to have to defend. I think this weekend is one that’s going to put the New Zealand team under pressure defensively and they’re going to have to make decisions and it’s up to those four ball players to make the right choices.”
Watch or Stream the Bledisloe Cup Live
While you can find the Bledisloe Cup on Free to Air TV in Australia (ch. 10), Fox Sports (Foxtel/Kayo) is the only channel that will also televise the entire 2019 Rugby Championship series live, in HD, and with no ad-break during play, as well as the Walleroos matches against the New Zealand Black Ferns on the very same Saturdays.
When is Bledisloe Cup 2019?
The first match of Bledisloe Cup 2019 is going to held on Saturday, August 10, 7.45pm AEST at Optus Stadium, Perth. The Bledisloe Cup opening match is going to be a historic event as the two countries are finally meeting in Perth for the first time.
The second match of Bledisloe Cup 2019 is going to held on Saturday August 17, 5.35pm AEST at Eden Park, Auckland.
2019 Bledisloe Cup fixtures
All times are Sydney/Melbourne time
| GAME 1 | GAME 2 |
|---|---|
| Australia vs New Zealand | New Zealand vs Australia |
| Date: Saturday, August 10 | Date: Saturday, August 17 |
| Result: AUS 47 – NZ 26 | Time: 5:35pm (AEST) |
| Venue: Optus Stadium, Perth | Venue: Eden Park, Auckland |
Bledisloe Cup 2019: Game 1 Teams and Squads
Australia
- Kurtley Beale; 14. Reece Hodge, 13. James O’Connor, 12. Samu Kerevi, 11. Marika Koroibete; 10. Christian Lealiifano, 9. Nic White; 8. Isi Naisarani, 7. Michael Hooper (c), 6. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto; 5. Rory Arnold, 4. Izack Rodda; 3. Allan Alaalatoa, 2. Tolu Latu, 1. Scott Sio.
Substitutes: 16. Folau Fainga’a, 17. James Slipper, 18. Taniela Tupou, 19. Adam Coleman, 20. Luke Jones, 21. Will Genia, 22. Matt Toomua, 23. Tom Banks.
New Zealand
- Beauden Barrett, 14. Ben Smith, 13. Jack Goodhue, 12. Anton Lienert-Brown, 11. Rieko Ioane, 10. Richie Mo’unga, 9. Aaron Smith, 8. Kieran Read (c), 7. Sam Cane, 6. Ardie Savea, 5. Sam Whitelock, 4. Scott Barrett, 3. Owen Franks, 2. Dane Coles, 1. Joe Moody. Substitutes: 16. Codie Taylor, 17. Atu Moli, 18. AngusTa’avao, 19. Patrick Tuipulotu, 20. Matt Todd, 21. TJ Perenara, 22. Ngani Laumape, 23. George Bridge.
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