New Zealand v Uruguay RECAP | World Cup

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our live coverage of the World Cup Pool A match between New Zealand and Uruguay at OL Stadium in Lyon.

It’s a simple equation. A bonus-point win and New Zealand are heading to the quarterfinals, no matter what happens between France and Italy at the same venue on Friday.

Captain Sam Cane leads a side featuring nine changes from the one that beat Italy 96-17. Cam Roigard starts at scrum-half and Damian McKenzie is at fullback for the first time since November 2021.

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