The Kangaroos have the edge in the outside back, and expect them to get into attacking positions and use their fast outside back, particularly Jack Bostock, to break the Kiwis defence.<\/p>\n
Jack Bostock scores for Australia after beating Jamayne Isaako in the air. Photo \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n
Kiwis v Kangaroos run to the final<\/p>\n
Both teams have had a fairly cruisy run towards the final, having met in a tense tournament opener on October 15, which was won by the Kangaroos 24-22<\/a> thanks to a late try from Jack Bostock.<\/p>\n The Kiwis responded to the defeat with an 82-16 win over the Cook Islands<\/a>, and a 78-0 win over Fiji<\/a> before beating Tonga 34-10 in their semi-final<\/a>.<\/p>\n Australia meanwhile were pushed, but overcame Fiji 36-22 before cruising past the Cook Islands 66-6 and then producing their best performance to date with a 44-12 win over Samoa in their semi-final<\/a>.<\/p>\n Kiwis v Kangaroos history<\/p>\n The final will be the 147th meeting between New Zealand and Australia dating back to 1908.<\/p>\n History is against the Kiwis though, who have only won 35 times, while there have been three draws and 108 defeats.<\/p>\n Australia have won eight of the last 10 meetings between the two sides, however you could argue the Kiwis won the one that matters most, by claiming a 30-0 win in the Pacific Championships final in 2023<\/a>.<\/p>\n While history is against the Kiwis, they have won four of their last five matches against the Kangaroos at Suncorp Stadium, although it has been 11 years since the teams last met there.<\/p>\n The wins there have been significant, including the finals of the 2008 World Cup<\/a> and 2010 Four Nations<\/a>.<\/p>\n Stats and facts<\/p>\n The Kangaroos have won their last 22 World Cup matches, with their last defeat in the tournament coming in the 2008 World Cup final.<\/p>\n The Kiwis have not defeated the Kangaroos on Australian soil since 2015; however, that match was played at Suncorp Stadium.<\/p>\n Winger Jamayne Isaako is one point away from becoming the Kiwis\u2019 all-time points scorer, which is currently held by Shaun Johnson. Earlier this tournament, he broke the record for most points in a test by a New Zealand player with 38 in the win over the Cook Islands.<\/p>\n Kiwis v Kangaroos TAB odds<\/p>\n Kiwis $2.15 Kangaroos $1.70<\/p>\n Kiwis v Kangaroos \u2013 how to follow the action<\/p>\n You can watch the game on Sky Sport 3 and it will be livestreaming on Sky Sport Now, from 8.30pm. There will be te reo commentary on Sky Sport Select from 9.20pm.<\/p>\n You can also find live updates at nzherald.co.nz<\/a>.<\/p>\nKiwis prop Naufahu Whyte. Photo\/Photosport.<\/p>\n
Reece Walsh celebrates scoring against Samoa in their World Cup semi-final. Photo \/ Photosport<\/p>\n