Rugby World Cup semi-final: England vs. New Zealand preview, predictions, team news, starting XVs, UK time

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England head coach Eddie Jones speaks with George Ford (left) and Owen Farrell (right)
England head coach Eddie Jones speaks with George Ford (left) and Owen Farrell (right)  
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England vs. New Zealand

  • What: Rugby World Cup first semi-final
  • When: Saturday 26 October
  • Where: International Stadium, Yokohama
  • UK start time: 9am
  • TV coverage: live on ITV from 7.30am
  • Match betting odds: England to win 5/2; NZ to win 2/5; draw 28/1

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