I'm guessing NZ will win this by 10-15pts personally. England are a tough foe at home, but they haven't been formidable either despite like 10 wins at home in a row. As something only semi-relevant, their recent wins at home against France, Italy and Australia this year in 2013 have been extremely narrow, in fact much more narrow than the scores look, and neither of these sides is exactly having a historical year.
Unless England play out of their minds, and NZ have difficulty coping with the psychological intensity in the atmosphere, this should be a 10-15point win for the dudes in black.
In fact, looking at both teams in their standard 2013 form, I'd imagine the All-Blacks would thrash England, even in Twickenham. But because it's such a special match-up, and is anything but "standard", I can see England explode for an ultra-solid performance.
But again, the fact alone that Tuilagi will be missing (he will be, right ?) is a huge disadvantage to the English.
England have absolutely no chance. The ABs have been stewing on this 12 months and Saturday is a day for redemption. Plus DCs 100th and a perfect year on the cards. Its all shaping up nicely and I'm predicting an absolute massacre by at least 25+.
Also the England coach hinting at winning by 4 try's to move into 2nd in the rankings.. please.. put the pipe down old chap. In the next 12 months we play the English 5 times, I'm predicting 5-0 to the ABs. The poms had their once in a decade win last year and hope they enjoyed it because normal service resumes on Saturday.
what an elegant entrance.
