Antonie Claasen discusses the Springboks' forwards selections for their Rugby World Cup Final showdown against the All Blacks in Paris.
“Rassie and Jacques will need to think hard about team selection because the game will be similar to the semi-final,” Classen said.
Nienaber and Rassie Erasmus selected the same match-day 23 for the thrilling 29-28 quarter-final win versus the hosts and the last-gasp 16-15 comeback against England. Classen asks: “Who will be the best starters to counter the Kiwis, and how will the All Blacks approach the game?
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