This is potentially the sport's biggest ever final - with South Africa and New Zealand having won a combined six of the nine Webb Ellis trophies on offer.
JOHANNESBURG - Hours away to go until the Rugby World Cup final, South African fans are on tenterhooks as they await kick off in the clash between defending champions the Springboks and archrivals New Zealand.
The Springboks' bid to lift the Webb Ellis trophy will be watched in Paris by Sports Arts and Culture Minister Zizi“This is a very special moment for all of us involved,” said Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick. “This is what we live for. It’s not just about us. It’s about the people dreaming to be here from different communities around the country. And for us personally, it’s very special to do our bit to unite the country.
Added the Boks' wing Cheslin Kolbe: “The coaches shared a few clips and videos with us about the support and excitement back home, and it’s incredible. Some of the videos brought tears to our eyes. There are people at home making plans and pulling things together to be able to watch the match, and we are humbled by that. Hopefully we can go out there and make the country proud.
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