South Africa and New Zealand will do battle in the final of the 2023 Rugby World Cup where one of them will win a record fourth Rugby World Cup.
Springboks pulled off a great escape to beat England 16-15 at the death to keep their title defence at the Rugby World Cup alive, setting up a blockbuster final against the All Blacks.
South Africa trailed for the entire semi-final against England until replacement fly-half Handre Pollard kicked a 78th-minute penalty from near halfway to edge them thrillingly ahead.
Meanwhile, the All Blacks marched into their fifth showpiece final thanks to a dominant 44-6 win over Argentina at the Stade de France. Tries from Jordie Barrett, Aaron Smith, a brace from Shannon Frizell, and a Will Jordan hat-trick enabled the favourites to canter over the winning line and look forward to next Saturday’s final well before Friday’s final whistle.
When is the 2023 Rugby World Cup final?
The match will take place on Saturday, October 28, with kick-off at 8pm (BST). That’s 9pm local time.
Where is the Rugby World Cup final?
The match will be held at the Stade de France in Saint Denis, Paris. It will be the second time the venue has hosted a Rugby World Cup final, 2007 being the other occasion.
Who is playing in the Rugby World Cup final?
South Africa will play New Zealand in the final.
What is the latest news?
South Africa are waiting on the outcome of an investigation by World Rugby into allegations made by Tom Curry that he was racially abused by Bongi Mbonambi during the semi-final with England.
Mbonambi is the only specialist hooker in the Springboks squad and losing him to a potential suspension would be hugely damaging to South Africa’s chances of beating New Zealand.
How do I get tickets?
Tickets for this match are only available via resale, and can be purchased via the official Rugby World Cup ticket portal.
Who won the last Rugby World Cup final?
In 2019, South Africa beat England 32-12 in the final in Yokohama, Japan. That was the country’s third World Cup success – the previous two coming in 2007 and 1995.
- 2019: South Africa 32 England 12
- 2015: New Zealand 34 Australia 17
- 2011: New Zealand 8 France 7
- 2007: South Africa 15 England 6
- 2003: England 20 Australia 17
- 1999: Australia 35 France 12
- 1995: South Africa 15 New Zealand 12
- 1991: Australia 12 England 6
- 1987: New Zealand 29 France 9
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source: The+Telegraph