I’m American and I’m partial to the Boks, but I also like the ABs and have both teams gear. Rugby is awesome, Grant is a legend, and it should be a great final.
Fascinatingly, South Africa have never lost a final or conceded a try in a final. My guess is this will change next week. I hope the Boks can match the ABs to make it a great game. I really hope the weather cooperates, no one gets sent off, and the ref doesn't have to make a massive penalty call in the last minute to make or break the game. Massive respect to both teams for making it this far. A LOT of people are unhappy that it's the same teams AGAIN, but I don't care. We have had some amazing battles between the two teams over the years and hopefully the world can appreciate that.
Yes...and... 1. SA have won every final and 3rd place game they have played in 2. NZ have won every final and 3rd place game they played in EXCEPT when they played SA in 1995 and SA for 3rd in 1999 That being said...go ABs!!! Let's change history
As a Bok supporter very happy to have the All Blacks in the final. You want to have an opportunity to beat the best if you want to consider yourself the best. Most Bok supporters have the utmost respect for the All Black team; from years gone by till now. Best of luck to both teams. Hoping for a fair game. Go Bokke!
To think that both these teams have been criticised so much through the tournament. 6 word cup titles, soon to be 7, between these two teams and the northern hemisphere still doesn’t respect them. This is the world cup final we’ve been waiting for…2 of the best in the world 🌎. Let’s go Bokke 🇿🇦
When you say northern hemisphere to me that translates to England and Ireland because they are the two giants of the Whingers World Cup. They will spend the next 4 years saying they should have won.
It send shivers down my spine thinking about it I’m South African Born and my wife and my best man are Kiwis. The 2 best teams in the world it’s gonna be epic. Let’s Go Bokke
Im just so stoked its us finally in a final again. Was rooting for you guys in the quarters and in the semis. Almost thought we were toast on saturday night. I love my team but goddamit they almost gave South Africa a collective heart attack. Good luck to the ABs. Its been a joy to watch your team find its mojo and play some beautiful footie.
One last challenge remains. Our old rival. An old friend. The one team that pushes us like no other to our absolute best. The Springboks. The All Blacks will have to dig down deeper than they ever have if they are to reclaim The Glory of the Webb Ellis Cup. Let's go All Blacks!! 🖤
Yep totally agree m8, the Boks will turn up for sure! no doubt about that...gonna be monumental!!...but SA beating them in the pre tourny game has no significance imo....if anything it'll give them an extra boost, not that they need it 😀
Our boys looks tired. We've played NZ and Wales before the rwc, and during the rwc faced Scotland, Ireland, France, England and now the All Blacks. 1 more win is all we need, just 1 more 🤞🇿🇦
I agree they look tired and i could see Kitsy's face. That said it all. Lets hope they can lift themselves for the final for the Southern hemisphere derby in the North. May the best team win.
6-2 split with Handre and Reinach the backs on the bench. Ox, Fourie, Koch/Nyekane, Snyman, Kwagga and Van Staden. AB's attack v Boks rush defense, like it always is of late. Speed to the breakdown, dominant tackle and lineouts critical too. Cant wait. Go Bokke
Pollard should start but we should definitely play 6-2 on the bench. Manie can come on in the 2nd half and replace Willemse. Move Manie to 10 and Pollard to 12 in the final 15-20mins. Kolbe can cover 15
Dont think we are kicking ourselves to a WC. We will have to score tries people! Love Handre but our backline is out of sync with him trying to run and all he does is take the ball up himself or kickpass. Will that be enough? The AB's would have watched the Qtr against France and saw how they created space. We scrambled far too much for a usually locked down defense. If its going the way I think, Handre kicking alone will not get us there
"The All Blacks against the Springboks" - that statement gave me goosebumps...for all the beauty and finesse that Ireland and France have brought to the game recently, it doesn't ring the same as Nisbett's statement...
For the first time Blondie is right this is a final for the ages , its been one of the best tournament so far perhaps its my age,saw the first one as a uni student in Auckland 1986, Fiji was a joy to watch with their open style almost knocking out France but the game has become more of a power, calculated game as Eddie says with brilliance and moments that the ABs are full of so as the Saffas. Who will apply the most pressure and win those painful moments, who has more in their book of plays like the Wallabies team of 1999. I can't call this one, but I am so looking forward to it.
@@tonysa2337 the boks have not been the most effective scrumming team at the rwc. I know you pride yourselves on scrumming but throughout history and at the rwc it has in fact yet again been the all blacks
Christie shone gainst the Bok in the one we won in July though, he came on and sealed off the game really well while the Boks where charging through after the ball. Even Dupont couldn't do that.
As a Sprinbok supporter I never thought I'd ever say that I honestly don't care who wins, both teams are deserving I will celebrate regardless I'm just so excited for the ultimate clash , I hope the game lives up to our expectations and that we are all on the edge of our seats biting our nails into oblivion, I hope that whoever wins wins by like 1 or 3 points. I hope it's a game we talk about 30 years from now , that's what I'm looking forward to
Everytime Nisbett speaks, it is like it takes me back to Saturday mornings, waiting for Springboks vs NZ. Love it. May the best time win this week, at least we know the Cup stays in the South!
Springboks clearly struggles in the rain. Let's hope for dry conditions. They had a terrible game against England. But I think both teams will be playing their best game of the tournament in the final. Impossible to call this game. It's going to be one heck of a battle. Maybe we'll even see some extra time like in '95.
@@jdb9388 I disagree with that comment, we used to like it 40 odd years ago, but not these days! We always play on hard and fast tracks at home, and love playing our expansive game. Boks want to slow the game down!
I wouldn’t categorically say that they struggle in the rain. I think the rain affects the way they seem to want to play the game now, not their traditional style of play. In that game against Romania for a bit, and on Saturday their aim was to play with a more ball in hand, running approach. It took them a while to revert to low risk rugby, which seemed to coincide with them getting into the game more.
Roigard not playing is a travesty… not only has he outplayed Christie but he was the only one who saved us from complete embarrassment in the last game against the Boks with a try.
AB's have only been tested twice. And in a physical sport that goes a long way in a tournament. They are prob more ready than the boks but the boys have left quite a few good player on the side lines , moody , Klein, esterheizen, etc for the last 3 weeks. So maybe that was just a calculus risk to keep certain player who were very good against the ABs in the warm up fresh.
AB getting 42 and books 19 points scored next saturday. Fly kiwis fly... all knowing ad on tv where kiwis flying! Nothing its impossible all its possible for Aotearoa team in black.
To the coaches credit in this world cup against Ireland ive seen the the ABs adapt their game plan so (if) they have to be patient and grind through the centre they can which is frankly quite a relief to know...
Thats never mean AB not on line up at final they less worth..... at this tournament was all same important like also chefs where cooking. Every AB stuff doing a great kiwi job up in europe. Enjoy world cup and showing us an stunning performance at final 🙏 AB game and team its growing further and better every week, at final we see an even better AB team where still growing and improve 🤩.
In '95 I was a bare foot 12 year old watching the final with dad and brothers. Dad yelling like crazy at tv and braaiing. Its 2023 and still feel like a child watching the Springboks and Nz. Its my turn to yell and braai. Will be bare foot though 😂. Good luck Nz but Go South Africa 🇿🇦 may the best team win
May each team play their own games and lets see which is victorious on the night. AB's believing, knowing and trusting their capacity to play with great precision, execution, coherence and speed will make it an awesome entertaining game with the Boks and rugby as a whole will be the real winner because these teams have great respect for themselves and each other as opponents.
Mate you forgot ONE keyword in fact most pundits did and that is why the MIGHTY BOKS won their 4th world cup mate and the keyword was this. BATTLEHARDENED.
I just want to say that Grant Nisbett has the most beautiful voice, I shall always associate him with some of my fondest rugby memories, as I do with the late Gerhard Viviers and Bill McClaren.
As a South African I feel both teams got disrespected leading up to the event and especially after our group stage losses Many people hate the fact that the southern hemisphere is represented 💯 when it matters most And from the two I feel we get the worst of it especially how our rugby is continuously and consistently criticized and rubbished I absolutely love that we're facing the old foe and I seriously don't mind to lose to the actual best 🇿🇦❤️
@@barrybrowne5888 no it's because you're teams are useless and habitually lose to these two giants When you get a win over any of them you clowns celebrate as if you've won the Webb Ellis Trophy 🙄assuming you're a northerner or at least your team of choice is
Took us 28years to get these 2 teams in RWC final. Boks strong side is our forwards. No surprise if we see another 7:1 or even a 8:0 split. Fav, Pollard, Am, Arendse, Le Roux will be in the start XV with Snyman, Kwagga, Steenkamp, Marx, Du Preez, Wiese and du Toit on the bench. This is going to be an epic game, can't wait. Go Bokke!! Boks will reap it away from kiwi's in last 10-15mins. Boks 7+
The two best teams in the world face up for a record 4th World Championship title. We would not have wanted anyone else but the Old Foes as opponents, and I'm certain the Kiwis feel the exact same way. Saturday can't come quickly enough - it's going to be epic!!
Not having Malcolm Marx made a massive difference to our world cup campaign. I know one swallow does not make s summer but Marx is one of the best players in the world and losing him hurt us badly. Bongi is overplayed and who knows what an effect this is going to have. Hope Rassie can pull something out of the hat!
Springboks would be silly not to Start Pollard for this game, it's no discredit to Libbok its simply horses for courses, especially if the weather is questionable again which it is. NZ are looking very fresh where as SA have had to dig incredibly deep the last two games, how they recover this week will be vital.
SA fans are going to dislike or hate me for this. Sorry in advance. But the Springboks looked extremely tired against England. Steven Kitshoff and Frans Malherbe looked off the pace, and it showed right up until Ox Nche came on. Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth coming off so early shows they were beat up in the forwards. The only starting forwards for South Africa that are playing well are Pieter-Steph du Toit and Bongi Mbonambi. Why arent South Africa starting Ox Nche, the guy is a beast! Hands down one of the best if not the best props in world rugby. The All Blacks look fresh and ready, small pieces of rotation have worked out well. Brodie Retallick coming off the bench against Argentina means he starts against the Springboks, and Sam Whitelock goes back to the bench. Although you have to wonder about Ardie playing all the minutes. Selections are going to be important, but I don't expect either sides to make many changes.
Nah man as a Bok fan I agree 150% with you - and all the Bok fans are saying it. If we don't change our team line-up before the final the ABs will run circles around us.
The truth is that I will be a gutted bok supporter if we lose the final, but losing to the mighty All Blacks is not something we will need to feel ashamed about. As an armchair observer it seems like the boks might have already emptied their tank with those tough games against Ireland, Scotland, Tonga, France and even the Poms were a tough opponent, the AB's have only had 2 tough games and could very well have more energy than the boks in the final. Hoping that Jacques and Rassie can pull a few tricks out the hat for this one. Finally a big thanks to Jacques from bok supporters for the role you played in giving us something to be proud of again and all the best for your new venture in Ireland, it's going to be hard for us if you end up coaching another team against the boks though, but somehow it sort of feels inevitable.
Tell your Management to stay out of fables and fairy stories this time around. Hansel and Gretal or Alice in Wonderland have more chance of being real. PS Its called a Dining room - just follow the signs in the hotel Lobby.
Bring back JK😭😭😅😅 Wanted to hear his views on us again. This is a World Cup final. The Springboks will be a different team compared to last week. Especially after seeing the videos of the celebration by the entire country this last weekend. But the South African defense has been exposed by France and England. Play at immense speed and you beat the Boks. Springboks slow the game down by winning set-pieces. However, the last World Cup final we played, we played a different game plan from what the world was expecting. Rassie is cooking something.
As a 40 year kiwi supported. NZ has beaten SA more since the professional era both teams have given each other their worst ever losses. SA have won 3 out of 7 world cups they competed in as they were not allowed in the first 2 cups (87, 91) the first ever one they hosted they won. they also won 2/3 of those world cups abroad. NZ however have won 3 out of 9 world cups having competed in all of them and have Won 2 of those in NZ. SA have also never lost the final of the rugby World Cup being 3/3 so in that sense SA is the better World Cup team It’s going to be a nightmare game
Bokke will lift their game against the AB's but man, you have to say NZ must be favorites on latest performances, and NZ are brilliant in high pressure games, its gonna be epic
All Blacks basically had a bye week for the Semis, and the Springboks had another hard brutal game. All Blacks must be the favourites by miles to win the World Cup.
Proof that media can mess up your thinking! These two teams were written off before they even played lol. Glad they in the final now. May the best team win!
UNCLE JEFF I like the breakdown and all blacks so much sending you some home made Croissants and billtong hope you enjoy them 😂😂😂😂 The recipe has been in my family for like 28 years 😂😂😂
AB and SA. The two teams I hoped to be in the finals. AB look on form and Springboks fatigued after cruel journey from the start. However, metally Springboks are superb and that's key. May the best team win.
Ai, everyone's an expert. Why dont we just wait for the game and see how it unfolds. No one but the Boks would know how much that Qtr final took out of them. Could any other team have beaten the hosts? But they had their bad game now. No excuses. If you cant up your game for that last final push in a RWC final, then what r you even doing here. Boks will pitch. Im sure if it
@@RD-sp5us Of course other teams could beat the hosts. Top 4 teams can be a coinflip vs each other. Refereeing is a problem. I know lots of claims SA benefit from O Keef Mistakes but he's made plenty against us. Too many uncontrollable variables to have a game without people crying about ref stealing it.
Agree with you totally. That team is tired, unfortunately. One could see when it was line out time, Springbok players, they were slow to their marks. Cobus, at no9, was slow to the rucks.
This will be greatest final of all time. Who will be four time world champions??? It is about been the best team on the day. What happened yesterday doesn’t matter. It is on the day!! Go All Blacks!!!
ABs have the edge on athleticism and technique in the loose. If they can obtain parity in the scrum for 80 mins I believe they'll win. They need to be the boxer against a tough fighter.
Ok. Time to put suzy to bed. Right a wrong for colin meads. Tell us goldie , how sick you were in 1995 , throwing up on the sideline. Last time a allblack scored 3 tries in a knockout game was Jonah in 95. Go the mighty blackness. Have been waiting and anticipating this rematch-final. Looking forward to this game. The bounce of the ball will decide the margins
Alpha move by the ABs to play out the final 5 minutes with 14 on the field. Springboks didnt do themselves any favors during their game but got the job done eventually.
I’m American and I’m partial to the Boks, but I also like the ABs and have both teams gear. Rugby is awesome, Grant is a legend, and it should be a great final.
the only 3 WC winners. the best of the best in the finals. all is right in the world once again. this is gonna be freaking epic.
Fascinatingly, South Africa have never lost a final or conceded a try in a final. My guess is this will change next week. I hope the Boks can match the ABs to make it a great game. I really hope the weather cooperates, no one gets sent off, and the ref doesn't have to make a massive penalty call in the last minute to make or break the game.
Massive respect to both teams for making it this far. A LOT of people are unhappy that it's the same teams AGAIN, but I don't care. We have had some amazing battles between the two teams over the years and hopefully the world can appreciate that.
It has always been these two. 120y and going strong.
Barnes is likely to let it run a bit rather than blow the whistle. NZ saw that last week.
Yes...and...
1. SA have won every final and 3rd place game they have played in
2. NZ have won every final and 3rd place game they played in EXCEPT when they played SA in 1995 and SA for 3rd in 1999
That being said...go ABs!!! Let's change history
@@sports2hedz542SA have never beaten NZ in a knockout game as for 95 what a joke NZ have beaten SA in the last two world cups
Boks 35 Ab 25
The dream final.Probably won't see this for another 30 years
Yep I'll be 60 than lol
Bro your right, we'll see something beta next year
Or another 4 years.
@@jamessquire1770 nah they gonna fix it so a north team wins for sure next one
You going for a eye operation or something😂😂
As a Bok supporter very happy to have the All Blacks in the final. You want to have an opportunity to beat the best if you want to consider yourself the best. Most Bok supporters have the utmost respect for the All Black team; from years gone by till now. Best of luck to both teams. Hoping for a fair game. Go Bokke!
To think that both these teams have been criticised so much through the tournament. 6 word cup titles, soon to be 7, between these two teams and the northern hemisphere still doesn’t respect them. This is the world cup final we’ve been waiting for…2 of the best in the world 🌎. Let’s go Bokke 🇿🇦
When you say northern hemisphere to me that translates to England and Ireland because they are the two giants of the Whingers World Cup. They will spend the next 4 years saying they should have won.
They sure do respect us now though huh Brother. Good luck in the Final
Lesshgoo ABz
It send shivers down my spine thinking about it I’m South African Born and my wife and my best man are Kiwis. The 2 best teams in the world it’s gonna be epic. Let’s Go Bokke
Absolute bollix people have switched off in droves its boring no one cares
@barrybrowne5888 they care just enough to comment 😂
The 2 x teams in the final for home it means the most to their countrymen. Its always a honour to play the AB. Love 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
Im just so stoked its us finally in a final again. Was rooting for you guys in the quarters and in the semis.
Almost thought we were toast on saturday night.
I love my team but goddamit they almost gave South Africa a collective heart attack.
Good luck to the ABs. Its been a joy to watch your team find its mojo and play some beautiful footie.
Thats exactly what my old London Saffa flatmates said!
So happy the Springboks get the face the old rival All Blacks!!! Best teams in the RWC face off 🎉
I know. You know the talk, "It's good for WR to have different winners". 😂 How do we address such a dilemma?😂😂
#1 team v the greatest team of all time.. too bad wayne barnes is reffing it, poor officiating incoming…
@@llllIllIIl Nah, ABs topping up his pension. What's the bokkes got on offer?
Agreed, from NZ.
If the boks win, that greatest team of all time is debatable. The winning team will have 4 cups to 3
One last challenge remains. Our old rival. An old friend. The one team that pushes us like no other to our absolute best. The Springboks.
The All Blacks will have to dig down deeper than they ever have if they are to reclaim The Glory of the Webb Ellis Cup.
Let's go All Blacks!! 🖤
Well said Cuz!
Yes, well said Brother!
SA beating NZ before the world cup wont help them
Yep totally agree m8, the Boks will turn up for sure! no doubt about that...gonna be monumental!!...but SA beating them in the pre tourny game has no significance imo....if anything it'll give them an extra boost, not that they need it 😀
@@Blackhand1042won't help who?
Our boys looks tired. We've played NZ and Wales before the rwc, and during the rwc faced Scotland, Ireland, France, England and now the All Blacks. 1 more win is all we need, just 1 more 🤞🇿🇦
I agree they look tired and i could see Kitsy's face. That said it all. Lets hope they can lift themselves for the final for the Southern hemisphere derby in the North. May the best team win.
In fairness ye have had a tough run. Would be great if Ireland erred still there with ye
Respect to both teams... what a journey! ❤
6-2 split with Handre and Reinach the backs on the bench. Ox, Fourie, Koch/Nyekane, Snyman, Kwagga and Van Staden. AB's attack v Boks rush defense, like it always is of late. Speed to the breakdown, dominant tackle and lineouts critical too. Cant wait. Go Bokke
Pollard should start but we should definitely play 6-2 on the bench. Manie can come on in the 2nd half and replace Willemse. Move Manie to 10 and Pollard to 12 in the final 15-20mins. Kolbe can cover 15
@@iea9677 We could go 7-1 if they start both Manie and Handre. 🤣🤣
Pollard could be the difference, I think he starts.
Pollard to start the final, period.
Dont think we are kicking ourselves to a WC. We will have to score tries people! Love Handre but our backline is out of sync with him trying to run and all he does is take the ball up himself or kickpass. Will that be enough? The AB's would have watched the Qtr against France and saw how they created space. We scrambled far too much for a usually locked down defense. If its going the way I think, Handre kicking alone will not get us there
"The All Blacks against the Springboks" - that statement gave me goosebumps...for all the beauty and finesse that Ireland and France have brought to the game recently, it doesn't ring the same as Nisbett's statement...
Depends who shows up on the day. Wonder if Rassie has some tricks up his sleeve. Hoping for a good game.
Cant wait, may the best team on the day win 🇿🇦
Both finalists only loss is to the team that the other finalist knocked out.
This'll be epic.
Go the ABs!
It will be epic mate. All respect to the All blacks. Go Bokke 🇿🇦
@@chiefmgabhi1870
Yup. Respect pal. Lets hope the ref doesn't make a name for himself. lol
For the first time Blondie is right this is a final for the ages , its been one of the best tournament so far perhaps its my age,saw the first one as a uni student in Auckland 1986, Fiji was a joy to watch with their open style almost knocking out France but the game has become more of a power, calculated game as Eddie says with brilliance and moments that the ABs are full of so as the Saffas. Who will apply the most pressure and win those painful moments, who has more in their book of plays like the Wallabies team of 1999. I can't call this one, but I am so looking forward to it.
This is the best possible final, both teams playing for 4th title, well balanced, excited
No one cares SA are so boring to watch horrible team
The best rivalry in rugby. Go Bokke 💪🏼
Best of luck to both sides on game day.
All Blacks fan 💪🏽
AB’s need to be disciplined when Handre Pollard is on the field he can kick from anywhere
just need to watch the boks coming in at an angle on the scrums which they use to just net penalties
@@Edgycoo fingers crossed Wayne Barnes refs fairly
@@EdgycooYeah, that's the reason the Springboks win scrum penaltues😂
@@tonysa2337 the boks have not been the most effective scrumming team at the rwc. I know you pride yourselves on scrumming but throughout history and at the rwc it has in fact yet again been the all blacks
Scott Barrett 😬
Roigard was one of the few who actually shone against SA in the twickenham game, hope he gets a go, but seems like he’s in third place selection wise.
Christie shone gainst the Bok in the one we won in July though, he came on and sealed off the game really well while the Boks where charging through after the ball. Even Dupont couldn't do that.
@@Slipperygecko390Boks won the 2nd half in Mt Smart.
As a Sprinbok supporter I never thought I'd ever say that I honestly don't care who wins, both teams are deserving I will celebrate regardless I'm just so excited for the ultimate clash , I hope the game lives up to our expectations and that we are all on the edge of our seats biting our nails into oblivion, I hope that whoever wins wins by like 1 or 3 points. I hope it's a game we talk about 30 years from now , that's what I'm looking forward to
It's going to be interesting to see the selections.
hopefully no Scott Barret
@@jasonsmith3573Scott Barret captain😁
Everytime Nisbett speaks, it is like it takes me back to Saturday mornings, waiting for Springboks vs NZ. Love it. May the best time win this week, at least we know the Cup stays in the South!
Jeff Wilson does love his own voice!
Springboks clearly struggles in the rain. Let's hope for dry conditions. They had a terrible game against England. But I think both teams will be playing their best game of the tournament in the final. Impossible to call this game. It's going to be one heck of a battle. Maybe we'll even see some extra time like in '95.
NZ likes playing in the rain
Geez, extra time....HOPE NOT! The nerves cannot take that....
@@jdb9388 I disagree with that comment, we used to like it 40 odd years ago, but not these days! We always play on hard and fast tracks at home, and love playing our expansive game. Boks want to slow the game down!
I wouldn’t categorically say that they struggle in the rain. I think the rain affects the way they seem to want to play the game now, not their traditional style of play. In that game against Romania for a bit, and on Saturday their aim was to play with a more ball in hand, running approach. It took them a while to revert to low risk rugby, which seemed to coincide with them getting into the game more.
@@jdb9388 no we do not these days
Roigard not playing is a travesty… not only has he outplayed Christie but he was the only one who saved us from complete embarrassment in the last game against the Boks with a try.
wow a try what an acheivement, Roigard good young player. But christie more expeinced at this level
his time will come bro..keep faith......christie is a fine player he wont let us down.....cam will be the man...not this year thou
I thought the same thing, quite sad
Christie has a better pass.
I agree, I think Roigard is tailor made to challenge the boks
Respect our Bokke brothers and sisters now its time to dance. UP THA ABS
The Dream Finale blessed to be able to watch this final between the Boks and The All Blacks for the first time 🙏🏽
AB's have only been tested twice. And in a physical sport that goes a long way in a tournament. They are prob more ready than the boks but the boys have left quite a few good player on the side lines , moody , Klein, esterheizen, etc for the last 3 weeks. So maybe that was just a calculus risk to keep certain player who were very good against the ABs in the warm up fresh.
AB getting 42 and books 19 points scored next saturday.
Fly kiwis fly... all knowing ad on tv where kiwis flying!
Nothing its impossible all its possible for Aotearoa team in black.
Some my mates are going for SA and they kiwis, lol gotta love the competition between our two nations
Our. Man. Will. Bring. The. Golden. Cup. Home. I. Know. From. The. Beginnig. God. Bless. The. ALLBLACKs. Soifua.
I'm a Bok supporter but if we dont lift our game against the AB's we are toast. But hey, respect to both teams and may the best team win.
Best of luck for your team mate.
AB's supporter!
memories of 1995😢 go the all blacks, go the bokke, go rugby!!! love this game❤❤
To the coaches credit in this world cup against Ireland ive seen the the ABs adapt their game plan so (if) they have to be patient and grind through the centre they can which is frankly quite a relief to know...
They have definitely showed a broad style of play, especially with the kicking against us in the qf
Thats never mean AB not on line up at final they less worth..... at this tournament was all same important like also chefs where cooking.
Every AB stuff doing a great kiwi job up in europe.
Enjoy world cup and showing us an stunning performance at final 🙏
AB game and team its growing further and better every week, at final we see an even better AB team where still growing and improve 🤩.
In '95 I was a bare foot 12 year old watching the final with dad and brothers. Dad yelling like crazy at tv and braaiing. Its 2023 and still feel like a child watching the Springboks and Nz. Its my turn to yell and braai. Will be bare foot though 😂. Good luck Nz but Go South Africa 🇿🇦 may the best team win
May each team play their own games and lets see which is victorious on the night. AB's believing, knowing and trusting their capacity to play with great precision, execution, coherence and speed will make it an awesome entertaining game with the Boks and rugby as a whole will be the real winner because these teams have great respect for themselves and each other as opponents.
The AB's *lost the 1st game* of RWC'23 - can they *win the last game* of RWC'23?
Yes SA did it at the last world cup after losing to NZ in the first game
The Springboks lost their first game of the last competition and went all the way
Yes they can and probably will
The win against Pumas was better than any previous All Black wc performance against them… you have to think it was actually a very strong performance.
The Bokkies are bruised, battered & tired...The AB's by 20+
Mate you forgot ONE keyword in fact most pundits did and that is why the MIGHTY BOKS won their 4th world cup mate and the keyword was this.
BATTLEHARDENED.
I just want to say that Grant Nisbett has the most beautiful voice, I shall always associate him with some of my fondest rugby memories, as I do with the late Gerhard Viviers and Bill McClaren.
As a South African I feel both teams got disrespected leading up to the event and especially after our group stage losses
Many people hate the fact that the southern hemisphere is represented 💯 when it matters most
And from the two I feel we get the worst of it especially how our rugby is continuously and consistently criticized and rubbished
I absolutely love that we're facing the old foe and I seriously don't mind to lose to the actual best 🇿🇦❤️
It because everyone hates SA and Nz so arrogant
@@barrybrowne5888 no it's because you're teams are useless and habitually lose to these two giants
When you get a win over any of them you clowns celebrate as if you've won the Webb Ellis Trophy 🙄assuming you're a northerner or at least your team of choice is
Waiting for their comments on the final...any link?
This final is gonna be legendary...this is gonna be the rugby version of the Argentina vs France cup final at last year's FIFA world cup.
Took us 28years to get these 2 teams in RWC final. Boks strong side is our forwards. No surprise if we see another 7:1 or even a 8:0 split. Fav, Pollard, Am, Arendse, Le Roux will be in the start
XV with Snyman, Kwagga, Steenkamp, Marx, Du Preez, Wiese and du Toit on the bench. This is going to be an epic game, can't wait. Go Bokke!!
Boks will reap it away from kiwi's in last 10-15mins. Boks 7+
I don’t see a 5O metre penalty being enough the Boks will need to score tries and AB defence has grown in the tournament
SO EXCITED CAN’T WAIT FOR THE FINAL GO ABS!!!!
😉👌
Yes beautiful up the abs
I love New Zealand, and New Zealand rugby and I like the way they manage to review the semi-finals without using the 'E' word once... :)
The two greatest teams ever. Kia kaha badas
That was a very good take on both teams
The two best teams in the world face up for a record 4th World Championship title. We would not have wanted anyone else but the Old Foes as opponents, and I'm certain the Kiwis feel the exact same way. Saturday can't come quickly enough - it's going to be epic!!
Bring it on❤
I can't wait for the final🇿🇦🇿🇦
Rassie will have something up his sleeve. New zealand game plan is to put on as many points on board in the first 20min. Good luck to both teams.
I honestly hope that we don't wait another 3 decades for a final like this🙏🏾🕯️
Not having Malcolm Marx made a massive difference to our world cup campaign. I know one swallow does not make s summer but Marx is one of the best players in the world and losing him hurt us badly. Bongi is overplayed and who knows what an effect this is going to have. Hope Rassie can pull something out of the hat!
Agree, Marx on the field makes most Kiwis nervous. I know it's no consolation but we still keep picking Christie.
I fully agree, Marx is huge lost, he was at his best too…gutted that we lost him
and we keep picking cane- he still cant catch a ball
Springboks would be silly not to Start Pollard for this game, it's no discredit to Libbok its simply horses for courses, especially if the weather is questionable again which it is. NZ are looking very fresh where as SA have had to dig incredibly deep the last two games, how they recover this week will be vital.
Gonna be huge. 1995 memories coming up.
SA fans are going to dislike or hate me for this. Sorry in advance.
But the Springboks looked extremely tired against England. Steven Kitshoff and Frans Malherbe looked off the pace, and it showed right up until Ox Nche came on. Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth coming off so early shows they were beat up in the forwards. The only starting forwards for South Africa that are playing well are Pieter-Steph du Toit and Bongi Mbonambi. Why arent South Africa starting Ox Nche, the guy is a beast! Hands down one of the best if not the best props in world rugby.
The All Blacks look fresh and ready, small pieces of rotation have worked out well. Brodie Retallick coming off the bench against Argentina means he starts against the Springboks, and Sam Whitelock goes back to the bench. Although you have to wonder about Ardie playing all the minutes.
Selections are going to be important, but I don't expect either sides to make many changes.
Agreed. They looked worn out. NZ has an extra days recovery on them too. I think one is for NZ to lose.
Some of our boys looked cooked too, Mo'unga, BB looked exhausted.
@@Slipperygecko390 Agree with you. But it's more telling in the forwards..
Nah man as a Bok fan I agree 150% with you - and all the Bok fans are saying it. If we don't change our team line-up before the final the ABs will run circles around us.
Valid pionts i believed the game vs England we should gave rotated more for the next game not sure since others played some time ago now
The truth is that I will be a gutted bok supporter if we lose the final, but losing to the mighty All Blacks is not something we will need to feel ashamed about. As an armchair observer it seems like the boks might have already emptied their tank with those tough games against Ireland, Scotland, Tonga, France and even the Poms were a tough opponent, the AB's have only had 2 tough games and could very well have more energy than the boks in the final. Hoping that Jacques and Rassie can pull a few tricks out the hat for this one.
Finally a big thanks to Jacques from bok supporters for the role you played in giving us something to be proud of again and all the best for your new venture in Ireland, it's going to be hard for us if you end up coaching another team against the boks though, but somehow it sort of feels inevitable.
Where's the other J - analysist? Reported sick due to the Springboks victory 🤣😂
boks are out of gas, mighty Abs by 10+
Ps. Tell Suzy to stay out of our breakfast room
That was the Boks WC bogey match and they managed to win. They going to run over the AB. Expecting another 7-1 split.
Plenty of fresh legs for backup
Yup, Scotland, Ireland , France and England…Oooofta, and Boks are still in the final, Wow, amazing. Might need a Suzy for the AB’s but what a run.
Tell your Management to stay out of fables and fairy stories this time around. Hansel and Gretal or Alice in Wonderland have more chance of being real. PS Its called a Dining room - just follow the signs in the hotel Lobby.
@@bunnychowmuncher thank god Bryce Lawrence wasn’t reffing our matches this WC.
Congratulations to NZ world champions 2023
Bring back JK😭😭😅😅 Wanted to hear his views on us again. This is a World Cup final. The Springboks will be a different team compared to last week. Especially after seeing the videos of the celebration by the entire country this last weekend.
But the South African defense has been exposed by France and England. Play at immense speed and you beat the Boks. Springboks slow the game down by winning set-pieces.
However, the last World Cup final we played, we played a different game plan from what the world was expecting. Rassie is cooking something.
7/1 split against the All Blacks,is a winning combination
As a 40 year kiwi supported. NZ has beaten SA more since the professional era both teams have given each other their worst ever losses. SA have won 3 out of 7 world cups they competed in as they were not allowed in the first 2 cups (87, 91) the first ever one they hosted they won. they also won 2/3 of those world cups abroad. NZ however have won 3 out of 9 world cups having competed in all of them and have Won 2 of those in NZ. SA have also never lost the final of the rugby World Cup being 3/3 so in that sense SA is the better World Cup team It’s going to be a nightmare game
Thanks for telling us basic stuff that we all ready know and thos who didn't can use google 😂😂😂
Can’t afford a mic for Mils?
Bokke will lift their game against the AB's but man, you have to say NZ must be favorites on latest performances, and NZ are brilliant in high pressure games, its gonna be epic
Great News Suzi is in France for the Final, 🧪🦠🦠🍼🍼🤣🤣
All Blacks basically had a bye week for the Semis, and the Springboks had another hard brutal game. All Blacks must be the favourites by miles to win the World Cup.
Proof that media can mess up your thinking! These two teams were written off before they even played lol. Glad they in the final now. May the best team win!
Correctly said, ''a game for the ages''!
Good one 👍🏻 It’s going to be epic !
UNCLE JEFF I like the breakdown and all blacks so much sending you some home made Croissants and billtong hope you enjoy them 😂😂😂😂 The recipe has been in my family for like 28 years 😂😂😂
AB and SA. The two teams I hoped to be in the finals. AB look on form and Springboks fatigued after cruel journey from the start. However, metally Springboks are superb and that's key. May the best team win.
why don't they give mils a microphone?
Only 2 microphones? Budget cuts? Poor Mills misses out.
The Boks final was Vs France, they look tired Vs Eng the tank is empty , emotionally spent to after France. Eng played well.
Ai, everyone's an expert. Why dont we just wait for the game and see how it unfolds. No one but the Boks would know how much that Qtr final took out of them. Could any other team have beaten the hosts? But they had their bad game now. No excuses. If you cant up your game for that last final push in a RWC final, then what r you even doing here. Boks will pitch. Im sure if it
@@RD-sp5us Of course other teams could beat the hosts. Top 4 teams can be a coinflip vs each other. Refereeing is a problem. I know lots of claims SA benefit from O Keef Mistakes but he's made plenty against us. Too many uncontrollable variables to have a game without people crying about ref stealing it.
The weather suited England….
Agree with you totally. That team is tired, unfortunately. One could see when it was line out time, Springbok players, they were slow to their marks. Cobus, at no9, was slow to the rucks.
@@razeenmeyer9728 Yep, they looked very worn out. I can't see them keeping up with a well rested NZ team next week.
I've heard this rugby commentator for years. This is the first time I've ever heard him
This will be greatest final of all time.
Who will be four time world champions???
It is about been the best team on the day.
What happened yesterday doesn’t matter.
It is on the day!!
Go All Blacks!!!
Lets Go Boys in Black!
ABs have the edge on athleticism and technique in the loose. If they can obtain parity in the scrum for 80 mins I believe they'll win. They need to be the boxer against a tough fighter.
The 2 best teams in the final
Awesome 🙏😂🕺😎
Non sense SA are poxed to be there
Ok. Time to put suzy to bed. Right a wrong for colin meads. Tell us goldie , how sick you were in 1995 , throwing up on the sideline. Last time a allblack scored 3 tries in a knockout game was Jonah in 95. Go the mighty blackness. Have been waiting and anticipating this rematch-final. Looking forward to this game. The bounce of the ball will decide the margins
I hope the ABs win. Go boys!
The CLASH OF THE TITANS 💪. are on once again...LETS GO BLACKS 🇬🇸🥇💯
Jeff Wilson plays in that 1995 rwc final loss
Alpha move by the ABs to play out the final 5 minutes with 14 on the field. Springboks didnt do themselves any favors during their game but got the job done eventually.
Congratulations ABS 😅😅😅
final 2023? so decided Mr O'Keefe...
Set the alarm!!! LEESSGOOO AB's!
I will be happy after its over, fingers crossed for an abs win. Nothing between the two teams, might just come down to whether the referee is up to it
plenty between them really and should show with an AB win
Wayne Barnes...mmm
Go Hard Abs 🖤🖤🖤
Probably see it next time around bro.
But just how do AB's deal with SA's "Bomb Squad"?
Nervous fans, dead even betting odds. Great final can't wait
SA simply need this more as a struggling nation - as Rassie always says. This goes beyond rugby for us.