South Africa are gearing up to face their greatest rivals, New Zealand, in the Rugby World Cup final this Saturday.
Defending champions South Africa expect Saturday’sfinal against “greatest foes” New Zealand to be a “grind” as both teams eye what would be a record fourth tournament title.
So once again the Cup will head southwards, to one of the two most successful World Cup teams, each having previously won three times.New Zealand won in 1987, 2011 and 2015, but lost that 1995 final to the Springboks in a moment made special by Nelson Mandela’s rallying call as South Africa embarked on its arduous voyage away from the dark days of apartheid.
“One and two playing each other in the World Cup final and whoever wins will be the first country to win four World Cups. It’s massive.” Nienaber recalled Faf de Klerk and sharp-shooting Handre Pollard, who kicked 22 points to help South Africa to a thumping 32-12 victory over England in Japan for World Cup glory four years ago, to the starting XV.
Star winger Cheslin Kolbe is prepped to cover half-back while former sevens specialist Kwagga Smith can also play a number of different positions in the backline.
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