New Zealand vs Spain Women Predictions - New Zealand too good for Spain in their World Cup opener
- New Zealand won the 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup.
- Spain have won 3 in a row against lesser opposition.
- New Zealand predicted to cover the -64.5 handicap against Spain.
New Zealand are the defending chamapions (Getty Images)
New Zealand vs Spain Women Predictions
- New Zealand vs Spain Women Predictions
- Head to Head
- New Zealand Women Team News & Injuries
- Spain Women Form
- Spain Women Team News & Injuries
New Zealand are the defending Women's Rugby World Cup champions. Spain last featured at the tournament in 2017. New Zealand are predicted to cover the handicap.
- New Zealand have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
- New Zealand won the 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup.
- Spain have won 3 fixtures in a row.
Head to Head
New Zealand have a slight edge with one victory to none against Spain.
New Zealand Women Form
New Zealand did not lose a match at the recent Women's Pacific Four Series, recording two wins and one draw.
New Zealand defeated Australia 38-12, drew 27-all with Canada, and thrashed the USA 79-14.
New Zealand have an opportunity to ease into the start of their Women's Rugby World Cup title defence when they take on Spain in their opening fixture.
New Zealand Women Team News & Injuries
Forwards: Kate Henwood, Awhina Tangen-Wainohu, Chryss Viliko, Atlanta Lolohea,
Vici-Rose Green, Georgia Ponsonby, Tanya Kalounivale, Veisinia Mahutariki-Fakalelu, Amy Rule, Laura Bayfield, Alana Bremner, Chelsea Bremner, Maiakawanakaulani Roos, Liana Mikaele-Tu’u, Jorja Miller, Kaipo Olsen-Baker, Layla Sae, Kennedy Tukuafu
Backs: Iritana Hohaia, Maia Joseph, Risaleaana Pouri-Lane, Kelly Brazier, Ruahei Demant, Logo-I-Pulotu, Lemapu-Atai’i, Sylvia Brunt, Amy du Plessis, Theresa Setefano, Stacey Waaka, Renee Holmes, Ayesha Leti-I’iga, Braxton Sorensen-McGee, Katelyn Vahaakolo, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe
Spain Women Form
Spain contested four matches between September and October last year, registering three wins in a row.
Spain lost 36-19 to South Africa before beating Madagascar 83-0, the Netherlands 20-0, and Fiji 10-8.
Spain will aim to produce a competitive performance against New Zealand, as they look very unlikely to cause an upset in their opening Women's Rugby World Cup Pool C match on Sunday.
Spain Women Team News & Injuries
Forwards: Cristina Blanco, Nuria Jou, Marieta Román, Inés Antolínez, Sidorella Bracic, Mireia de Andrés, Laura Delgado, Eider García, Gemma Silva, Lourdes Alameda, Mónica Castelo, Elena Martínez, Ana Peralta, Anna Puig, Victoria Rosell, Nerea García, Alba Capell, Valentina, Lia Piñeiro
Backs: Maider Aresti, Anne Fernández de Corres, Bingbing Vergara, Amàlia Argudo, Lea Ducher, Clàudia Peña, Claudia Pérez, Zahía Pérez, Alba Vinuesa, Claudia Cano, Ana Cortés, Tecla Masoko, Clara Piquero
Verdict
New Zealand will have too much firepower for Spain and are tipped to cover the -64.5 handicap.
New Zealand -64.5
Handicap
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