England and New Zealand will face off in a Pool D match at the Rugby World Cup on Saturday. The match is scheduled to kick off at 12:15 PM BST (7:15 AM EST).
England is the defending champion and is one of the favorites to win the tournament again. The team is led by captain Owen Farrell and features a number of world-class players, including Maro Itoje, Jonny May, and Marcus Smith.
New Zealand is also one of the favorites to win the tournament. The team is the most successful in Rugby World Cup history, having won the title three times. The All Blacks are led by captain Sam Cane and feature a number of stars, including Beauden Barrett, Ardie Savea, and Richie Mo’unga.
The match is expected to be a close contest. Both teams have strong attacking and defensive lineups. England will be looking to exploit New Zealand’s weaknesses in the midfield, while New Zealand will be looking to nullify England’s powerful running game.
The winner of the match will take a big step towards qualifying for the quarterfinals.