‘City of love’ to witness World Cup history
MARK KEOHANE anticipates an epic World Cup final between South Africa and New Zealand on Saturday, but predicts a record-breaking win for the Springboks in Paris.
MARK KEOHANE anticipates an epic World Cup final between South Africa and New Zealand on Saturday, but predicts a record-breaking win for the Springboks in Paris.
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Owen Farrell kicked 16 points as England denied Argentina’s fightback in Paris on Friday night to clinch the bronze medal at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Ian Foster is “proud” of what the All Blacks have achieved in France, but is aware of the challenge that the Boks pose to New Zealand’s goal of a record fourth World Cup title.
Ian Foster made just two changes to New Zealand’s match-day 23 for Saturday’s World Cup final against South Africa in Paris.
Springbok skipper Siya Kolisi said that rugby does not come any bigger than a World Cup final against old rivals New Zealand.
Jacques Nienaber says the Springboks have not allowed the Bongi Mbonambi-Tom Curry racism saga disrupt their preparations for the World Cup final on Saturday.
While the selection of a 7-1 bench for the World Cup final has come at the expense of a few stalwarts of South Africa’s 2023 campaign, there are no hard feelings in the Bok camp.
Jacques Nienaber is confident that the most experienced Springbok team ever selected will beat the All Blacks and claim a record fourth World Cup title this weekend.
Loose forward Kwagga Smith emphasised the significance of securing possession when the Springboks and All Blacks lock horns in the World Cup final on Saturday.