Bledisloe Cup LIVE updates: Wallabies v All Blacks at Accor Stadium

Wallabies and All Blacks set to face off in Sydney

The Wallabies and All Blacks will face off at Accor Stadium in Sydney on Thursday night in the first match of the 2023 Bledisloe Cup. The Wallabies will be looking to retain the trophy after winning it in 2022, while the All Blacks will be looking to reclaim it after losing it last year.

All you need to know about the Bledisloe Cup clash

The match will be the first between the two sides since the Wallabies' 2-1 series win in 2022. The All Blacks have won the Bledisloe Cup 19 times, while the Wallabies have won it 12 times.

The match will be played at Accor Stadium in Sydney, which has a capacity of 70,000. The match will start at 7:45pm AEST.

The Wallabies will be captained by James Slipper, while the All Blacks will be captained by Sam Cane. The Wallabies team has been announced, while the All Blacks team is yet to be announced.

The match will be broadcast live on Channel 9 in Australia and Sky Sport in New Zealand.

Key players to watch

There are several key players to watch in the match, including:

• James Slipper (Wallabies captain)
• Sam Cane (All Blacks captain)
• Taniela Tupou (Wallabies prop)
• Ardie Savea (All Blacks flanker)
• Samu Kerevi (Wallabies centre)
• Rieko Ioane (All Blacks wing)

Prediction

The match is expected to be close, but the All Blacks are the favorites to win. The All Blacks have a stronger team on paper, and they have more experience in big matches.

However, the Wallabies will be playing at home, and they will be looking to make a statement. The Wallabies have a good chance of winning if they can play to their strengths and avoid making mistakes.