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New Zealand vs Uruguay

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nicolas Freitas bursts through to advance the Uruguay attack.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Beauden Barrett bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

78'
Conversion

Beauden Barrett has kicked a conversion.

77'
Try

New Zealand are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Leicester Fainga'anuku picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

76'
Conversion

Beauden Barrett has kicked a conversion.

73'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Ofa Tu'ungafasi getting some game time.

73'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Fletcher Newell being replaced.

73'
Try

Tamaiti Williams scores the try from close range.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Will Jordan took full advantage.

70'
Conversion

The New Zealand supporters go wild as Damian McKenzie successfully kicks the conversion.

68'
Try

A series of passes by New Zealand results in a try for Leicester Fainga'anuku

67'

Anton Lienert-Brown sets up the try.

66'

A gap opened in the defence and Anton Lienert-Brown took full advantage.

66'
Conversion

The New Zealand supporters go wild as Damian McKenzie successfully kicks the conversion.

65'
Try

Great hands by New Zealand leads to a try for Will Jordan

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Will Jordan goes through the gap.

64'

Beauden Barrett sets up the try.

64'

Uruguay sub Matias Benitez comes onto the field.

63'

Mateo Sanguinetti departs for Uruguay.

63'

Uruguay sub Guillermo Pujadas comes onto the field.

62'

German Kessler departs for Uruguay.

62'

New Zealand sub Beauden Barrett comes onto the field.

62'

Richie Mo'unga departs for New Zealand.

62'

New Zealand sub Scott Barrett comes onto the field.

62'

Sam Whitelock departs for New Zealand.

62'

Agustin Ormaechea comes on for Uruguay.

59'

Santiago Arata leaves the field.

59'

Juan Manuel Alonso comes on for Uruguay.

57'

Gaston Mieres leaves the field.

57'

Ignacio Peculo comes on for Uruguay.

57'

Diego Arbelo leaves the field.

57'

Santiago Civetta comes on.

54'

Manuel Diana comes off.

54'
Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Richie Mo'unga kicks the conversion.

53'

Ethan Blackadder comes on.

53'

Shannon Frizell comes off.

53'

Caleb Clarke comes on.

52'

Jordie Barrett comes off.

52'

Finlay Christie comes on.

52'

Cam Roigard comes off.

52'
Try

Nothing was going to stop Damian McKenzie from scoring as they record the try for New Zealand.

52'

That's a great try assist by Shannon Frizell.

52'

What a run here by Leicester Fainga'anuku as they get over the gainline!

51'

Uruguay decide to make a substitution, with Felipe Berchesi getting some game time.

49'

Uruguay decide to make a substitution, with Felipe Etcheverry being replaced.

49'
Conversion

Richie Mo'unga adds the two points for New Zealand.

49'
Try

Slick passing by New Zealand leads to a try for Leicester Fainga'anuku.

48'

Leicester Fainga'anuku makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Will Jordan sets up the try.

48'

Anton Lienert-Brown makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Uruguay decide to make a substitution, with Juan Manuel Rodriguez getting some game time.

46'

Uruguay decide to make a substitution, with Ignacio Dotti being replaced.

46'

The left post denies Richie Mo'unga from adding the extras.

45'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Samisoni Taukei'aho getting some game time.

45'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Codie Taylor being replaced.

45'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Tamaiti Williams getting some game time.

45'

New Zealand decide to make a substitution, with Ofa Tu'ungafasi being replaced.

45'
Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Fletcher Newell dots the ball down from close range.

44'

Spellbinding play by Cam Roigard is finished off with a try.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

41'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Richie Mo'unga will have to re-adjust the radar.

39'
Try

What an effort there by Cam Roigard as they score the try.

37'

Fabulous play by New Zealand has led to Cam Roigard being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

That's a great try assist by Luke Jacobson.

37'

Fabulous play by New Zealand has led to Will Jordan being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'
Conversion

Richie Mo'unga does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'
Try

Silky skills by New Zealand ends with a try for Will Jordan.

32'

Damian McKenzie sets up the try.

32'

Trouble here as Damian McKenzie breaches the defence.

32'
Conversion

Richie Mo'unga makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'
Try

Richie Mo'unga goes on their own for a try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Richie Mo'unga bursts through to advance the New Zealand attack.

24'

That's a great try assist by Jordie Barrett.

24'
Conversion

Richie Mo'unga makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'
Try

A wonderful passing move by New Zealand is finished off by Damian McKenzie

19'

Richie Mo'unga sets up the try.

19'

A gap opened in the defence and Luke Jacobson took full advantage.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Manuel Ardao took full advantage.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Codie Taylor took full advantage.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Gaston Mieres took full advantage.

11'

Fletcher Newell comes on for New Zealand.

8'

Tyrel Lomax leaves the field.

8'

The defensive line has been broken as Leicester Fainga'anuku goes through the gap.

7'

The defensive line has been broken as Will Jordan goes through the gap.

5'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

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Bonus Points Awarded

+1
11 Tries scored

Match Details

New Zealand v Uruguay
New Zealand v Uruguay
Rugby World Cup
Round 5
Thu 5th October 2023, 12:00pm PDT
Thu 5th October 2023, 12:00pm PDT
Groupama Stadium
Groupama Stadium

Points Flow Chart

New Zealand win +73
New Zealand
Uruguay
New Zealand
Time in lead
Uruguay
63
Mins in lead
0
78%
% Of Game In Lead
0%
91%
Possession Last 10 min
9%
14
Points Last 10 min
0

Key Events

Full Time
Barrett
73 - 0
77'
Fainga'anuku
71 - 0
76'
Barrett
66 - 0
73'
Williams
64 - 0
72'
McKenzie
59 - 0
68'
Fainga'anuku
57 - 0
67'
McKenzie
52 - 0
65'
Jordan
50 - 0
64'
Mo'unga
45 - 0
53'
McKenzie
43 - 0
52'
Mo'unga
38 - 0
49'
Fainga'anuku
36 - 0
48'
Newell
31 - 0
44'
Half Time
Roigard
26 - 0
37'
Mo'unga
21 - 0
33'
Jordan
19 - 0
32'
Mo'unga
14 - 0
25'
Mo'unga
12 - 0
24'
Mo'unga
7 - 0
20'
McKenzie
5 - 0
19'
Start

Win Probability

New Zealand
99%
Draw
0%
Uruguay
1%
Ruck-Won by Sam Cane

Momentum

0'
HT
FT
New Zealand
Uruguay

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
4
18
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
0
4
Entries

Attack Profile

New Zealand
Uruguay
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Defence Profile

New Zealand
Uruguay
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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
65%
50%
3-6 secs
22%
33%
6+ secs
6%
11%
119
Rucks Won
57

Last 5 Penalties

61'
63'
70'
74'
80'
New Zealand
Uruguay

All Blacks vs Uruguay Kick Off Times & TV Channel

All Blacks face off against Uruguay in Rugby World Cup Round 5 on Thu 5th October 2023 at Groupama Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00. In South Africa it’s at 21:00 SAST, 08:00 NZST in New Zealand, 06:00 AEST in Australia and 12:00 EST in the US.

All Blacks won the last encounter but All Blacks are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, All Blacks sits at 2 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Uruguay holds 14.

The two sides are separated by 12 places in the rankings with All Blacks in position 2 and Uruguay in position 14 as such All Blacks are favourites on paper.

All Blacks vs Uruguay Squads

The official squads for All Blacks vs Uruguay will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.

Other Fixtures

23 - 17
FT
24 - 10
FT
33 - 31
FT
25 - 23
FT
35 - 26
FT
35 - 31
FT
24 - 20
FT
45 - 14
FT
24 - 20
FT
17 - 21
FT
42 - 17
FT
20 - 20
FT
34 - 27
FT
21 - 15
FT
24 - 30
FT
47 - 21
FT
24 - 12
FT
38 - 12
FT
26 - 20
FT
33 - 31
FT
49 - 17
FT
17 - 53
FT
21 - 12
FT
10 - 26
FT
14 - 40
FT
48 - 28
FT
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Who Will Win?

New Zealand will enter this game against Uruguay as the overwhelming favourites. Since losing against France in the opening match of the Rugby World Cup, New Zealand have comprehensively defeated both Namibia (71-3) and Italy (96-17).

Although Uruguay have performed admirably in the tournament so far, defeating the All Blacks would be considered a major upset and would perhaps be one of the greatest shocks in Rugby World Cup history.

Think you know how the upcoming New Zealand vs Uruguay game will pan out? Vote in the poll below.

Head-to-Head

In the history of international rugby, New Zealand and Uruguay have only faced each other once. Way back in 1976, an All Blacks XV took on Uruguay and won the match 64-3.

Keep an eye on our head-to-head records section below. As more New Zealand vs Uruguay games take place, you’ll be able to see details about which team has won the most matches, the average number of points scored, the number of times the first try-scorer has won the game and how many times the home team has won.

Team Form

Below you’ll find a rundown of New Zealand and Uruguay’s most recent results. Despite recent defeats to South Africa and France, the All Blacks have turned their form around and have dished out some painful lessons to Namibia and Italy.

While they haven’t set the tournament alight, Uruguay have enjoyed a successful Rugby World Cup so far and have put in strong showings against both Italy and France.

Beneath our team form guide, you’ll also find lots of additional information about how the two teams have performed in their last five games, including the number of tries they’ve scored and their overall points difference.

Other Fixtures

The upcoming New Zealand vs Uruguay game is vital for shaping the outcome of Pool A. However, plenty of other Rugby World Cup clashes are also being played this weekend. Check out the latest fixtures and results below.

New Zealand vs Uruguay 2023: Detailed Match Preview

On Thursday 05th October, 2023, New Zealand will face Uruguay at OL Stadium in Lyon.

A bonus-point win for New Zealand will take them into the knockout stages of the competition. However, unless France slip up against Italy, the All Blacks will likely finish second in the pool.

For Uruguay, qualification for the knockout stages seems unlikely. In order to qualify, they must beat New Zealand with a try-scoring bonus point, and by at least 80 points. On top of this, they also need France to beat Italy.

When he takes to the field in the game, Sam Whitelock will earn his 150th cap for the All Blacks.

When was the first New Zealand vs Uruguay game? When was the first New Zealand vs Uruguay game?

The first New Zealand vs Uruguay game took place in 1976, when New Zealand were on a tour of South America. In the game, a New Zealand XV took on Uruguay and triumphed 64-3. The two sides have not faced each other since.

Have New Zealand ever played against Uruguay at the Rugby World Cup? Have New Zealand ever played against Uruguay at the Rugby World Cup?

No. This game will represent the first meeting between the two sides at the Rugby World Cup.

Have Uruguay ever beaten New Zealand? Have Uruguay ever beaten New Zealand?

No. Uruguay have only faced New Zealand once in their history. They lost this game against a New Zealand XV 64-3.

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