Who will win the Rugby World Cup final? | Aotearoa Rugby Pod

[@domenico1373]

As a Bok supporter, I know the ABs are peaking just at the right time. As Saffas we relish the challenge to face the best now and of all time! We have BIG respect for the ABs.

[@HeeniKeke]

That respect goes both ways. All the best

[@WKSchwenke]

And vice versa

[@FirstbornWallus-fk5nq]

As u were respect

[@EatDeze]

Love brother we love Springboks from NZ it’s going to be a classic

[@citedcanvas85]

Im all behind the boks. I just get the feeling we played one ultra tough game too many. Its gna be mentally tough to get over the line against the ABs. Im just happy we are in the final and in a position to fight for that trophy one more time. Go Bokke lets🤜🤛 Gooo

[@casperfrancoispretorius2978]

So much respect for NZ and the All Blacks since I've been following rugby as a youngster same as virtually all of my Springbok supporting friends and family. Wish you guys well - may the best team on Saturday shine through and rugby and its global community be the winner.

[@FirstbornWallus-fk5nq]

Yes 🙏💯

[@peace-now]

Thank you. The respect goes both ways.

[@eduardmurison9358]

Who ever is able to score a try will win this game. 🇿🇦. I believe my team can win this.💪 This is a dream final. The cup will not be given. It will be earned. So excited.

[@daronmann7159]

Solid analysis! Very nervous about this one as a Bok fan. Man I wish we had Marx there

[@HeeniKeke]

Pretty confident to say that every Kiwi has nerves building and building as well. Game will be intense

[@SamWhite-no6dd]

Yes Marx is our best player and playing whereas NZ have all their players available. If we beat them without Marx, there'll be no doubts about who is the better team!

[@HeeniKeke]

@@leonnortje8330 No matter how tired Springboks are, I know they can pull out masterpieces to win. ABs know that Springboks won’t give up till final whistle blows…and I’m a kiwi saying that. Nerves will be on 100% for us all watching the match

[@johnwhite7381]

Hi from SA, thank you for a great show as always. Excellent analysis and no egos like JK and Goldie.

[@FirstbornWallus-fk5nq]

🤣😂

[@christopherl1478]

True bru but someone has to keep the NZ public spirit up.

[@bekumzimgqibi2811]

So much mutual respect between these 2 great sides.

[@antoinetteespach5831]

All Blacks ❤ they have the right mindset and play beautiful rugby and the energy between the players is so great ❤❤❤

[@deandelport2441]

Either team deserves a win, so whoever does,will be hugely respectws by the other team. Best final ever :)

[@Open-6]

I love that Bryan’s hypothetical was “say Scott Barrett gets carded.” 😂

[@xavierdw8929]

What if eben gets carded?

[@BloksP]

I really cannot wait for this game. It will be one that we will never forget. I am so proud of my Springboks. Their never give up attitude just makes me so proud. I have aged 10 years these past two weeks. This final is going to be epic. Respect to the AB's and their supporters. May the best team lift the trophee

[@IAMJEFFREY-cw9ns]

My heart says South Africa but my head tells me New Zealand. As much as I’d love to see the Boks lift the cup once again, it seems that Siya & the boys are fatigued especially after those 2 monstrous clashes against France & England. I hope the Boks can do it again but hey, if there’s 1 team that I wouldn’t mind losing to then it’s the All Blacks. Whatever happens on Saturday, the All Blacks to me are still the most exciting & electrifying team in world rugby. South Africa have their unique qualities like our scrum and line outs but the ABs make rugby look like art. If they win it’s because they deserve it. Much respect to Sam Whitelock on becoming the most capped player in the game. The man’s longevity & consistency is worthy of praise. Let’s go Bokke 🇿🇦🏆 All the best to the ABs👍🏻

[@teawaruaedwards274]

All 👍true. I see Bokka do the usual hard start but ABs "WANT IT MORE" attitude and fitness will prevail ABs will be more determined.... BUT WHAT a foe awaits us? OUR GREATEST RIVAL....World Sports History in the making....18 -15 All Blacks.

[@PhemeloSaleshando]

Wow. You guys are so good. At many points I forgot I’m a Bok supporter. One gets to learn so much because you speak rugby and aren’t biased at all. Keep it up

[@potsie7778]

Skill speed and possession plus a 60 metre goal wins it. May best team win. Respect for both teams.

[@markmim5676]

Panel speak so well and knowledgeably and respectfully which is fantastic 👏👏👏

[@davidpearn2484]

This is what the rugby World is waiting for 👍.

[@JohanSchmidt]

Brilliant channel and season - thanks gents

[@IlanGreen77]

You’re being very kind. The springboks have been through it. They did not look fresh at all against England but I’m sure they’ll bring it for the final. 🇿🇦

[@bradleyvdw]

I cant think of a greater honor as a SA rugby player than playing for the Springboks and facing the Haka...Doing it in a final is just icing on the cake. If i was not a South African i would support New Zealand. Best rugby nations in the world!!!

[@andrewspaltman]

So great to see the mutual respect between the fans on social media. All of the irrelevant Northern Hemisphere nonsense is now gone, I hope my boys in Green and Gold bring that trophy home, but may the best team win. The two most deserving teams are in the final !

[@AlternativeBrew]

This game is worrying me especially with the roster that the Boks had. For some reason I didn't even panic in that France game although England had me on the edge. But for this one I am quite on the edge before the game has even started because I think the Boks had so much to do. By the way I think this is probably on the top two rugby show in the world. The guys analysis of the game is good and they are not self centered prima donas as many shows seem to be.

[@2011hwalker]

SA forwards looked tired, that will be a concern for them. England forwards were repelling them in contact for the first 60 minutes.They didnt dominate the english physically at all.

[@domenico1373]

I disagree. Our scrum and rucks dominated in the Championship rounds. England were better than most expected.

[@LJFN213]

The English dominated the springboks in most facets for 60-70 minutes but the boks capitalised on their limited chances and their scrum won them the game. SA have definitely had a harder run to the final albeit NZ beat the hardest team to beat.

[@SamWhite-no6dd]

@@LJFN213 NZ beat the hardest team to beat? Take your blinkers off. France in France in a world cup knockout is much harder than Ireland on neutral territory. Not even the Irish managed to beat France in France in the 6 Nations.

[@domenico1373]

@@LJFN213 Ireland were worn out and tired. Their run was great but they fell short. They didn't have depth to go further. France were the team to beat as they beat the ABs. Now it is the mighty ABs for the Boks.

[@nepiahemopo1702]

How can fatigue be an issue? These guys ought to be super fit. NRL teams play in the toughest comp week in and week out.

[@smithshaw1151]

May the best team win! Two great rugby nations

[@mikescudder4621]

Great idea around the rankings determining who you play in the quarter finals... although logistically its bit of a nightmare and presenta all the same issues. You get to the quarters but don't know with any certainty WHERE you'd play.

[@markmim5676]

Great unbiased show guys. ABS looking very good hope the Boks can lift themselves for one huge performance which they will need to lift the cup

[@clyde-x5r3v]

Don't rely on HOPE performance finds greatness

[@kobusdutoitbosman6240]

Think the AB’s are timing this one to perfection ~ condition wise Our main manne in the Bokke Camp are weary…battle weary its a plus, more than the downside though Its : EMPTY THE TANK now NADA after this > Which means, going for death and win rather than Live and lose… Kind of thing…⁉️ Many other considerations, of course, but this one at the core is the critical pivot of the clash…❗️ And the park conditions, of course The stadium support will be interesting to observe, also SERIOUS factor as well The rest? CRAZEE clash in ALL dimensions Really looking forward to see what DMac is going to come up with…at whatever stage PLUS Shannon and Ardie…the Barretts Aaron, Ricoh‼️ Good luck The Bokke plan to tear you Guyz apart 👊🔥❓ 🥂 🧨

[@joseslatter9276]

Excellent show! Show no quarter, ABs.

[@HeeniKeke]

My heart beats black! It’s gonna be a massive final.

[@Leon-en9il]

Might wanna check out what that darkness on your heart…….is doing to your soul. Jesus saves

[@YallNotWhite_YourPINK]

​@@Leon-en9ilhave you met Jesus bud? 😂

[@mungoblizzard6114]

@@Leon-en9il”Reach deep into your blackness” - Ardie Savea

[@redpilled9595]

Let's hope the boks win it

[@groundhogguns5828]

no,not at all. fix your country @@redpilled9595

[@mpilodigitalmarketing]

Past performance is not an indicator of future results. Go Bokke! 🇿🇦🏆

[@ekuniverse1]

Attack wins you games, defence wins you titles.

[@trevormclean-anderson8803]

As a Bok supporter it’s just so great to see the AB back as a force in rugby. It nearly hurts us as much as it hurts you when you boys go down to teams that you shouldn’t lose to. See you on Saturday for the big one. Beers are already in the fridge. Boks by 5. I’m buying. 💪🏻

[@clyde-x5r3v]

Yip walked over the abs at Twickenham that hurt its a lesson to be learnt

[@riaansnyman8747]

Love these guys … keep up the good work

[@paulmaher2392]

Whoever wins it's going to a fantastic game of rugby 🏉 can't wait.

[@michaelbaxter7452]

May the best team win !!! I hope it is a great match , and that fans aren't really arrogant if a team wins

[@nicoengelbrecht2509]

Great informative and objective show as always. Thanks guys! Just a comment. Please don't forget the part Schmidt and Ryan played in helping Foster's team back on track. I think people are overlooking their roles. Happy for Foster who showed a lot of resolve! Just, he had a lot of help from 2 excellent coaches. Without them...

[@kgotsomavundla4065]

You know what time it is, you guys are doing a great job…

[@lillyfaith3998]

The Springboks will bring back the cup I have no doubt. Bokke🎉🎉🎉

[@pdublt3d]

Nice respect for SA. Where they are, what they've achieved and how they went about it. Real honest analysis and credit where it's due. There's a lot of "professional" SA based commentary out there, and it's not as rounded and or objective as this. Great to see.

[@mungoblizzard6114]

22:30 Fozzie needs to give a big THANK YOU to Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt for that turn around of success

[@LJFN213]

Fozzie gets a statue outside the new chch stadium if the all blacks win

[@mungoblizzard6114]

@@LJFN213 yes Sir Fozz

[@MaaxxJunior]

On the issue of rankings, I think at the end of the day the best team must win the tournament it shouldn't matter who play on your way there.

[@tiaanbezuidenhout8131]

Cool Bryn. You playing the number 1 team in the world. Hope you can back that chat up.

[@StevenBenjaminAuthor]

theres a form of that 'seeding' idea in competitions, like in the URC, the log leaders will play the lowest ranked log sitters for playoffs (tho I think its for semis), like viewer suggested

[@loots0533]

I will say that there is something more than just representing your country about being a All black or a springbok. I think this is the deciding factor of why these two teams do so well at world cups. With the greatest respect to the northern hemisphere teams, I don’t think it’s quite the same representing their countries. There is a history and a tradition, that lifts an Allblack or a springbok to an almost immortal level. And I firmly believe that drives these two teams to dig deep and lift to another level come World Cup time. You can see it in the respect as well when these two teams player. They know what it’s like to be in the other shoe. I think Ireland found a little bit this World Cup, but sadly not enough for them to get through.

[@mindingyourownbe]

Laaaassss gggooooo all blacks! Fourth time RWC winners 🏆💪

[@thepelicanman7436]

I honestly just pray that both teams play at their very best possible and that it is a fair match

[@karlthemountaingoat7386]

I think NZ's ability improve through the world cup has a lot to do with how easy the ride they had was. Other than Ireland and France every other game was basically a walk over and as a result, an excellent way to build confidence. They were tested twice. I'm not taking anything Way from them but they hardly had the same journey that SA did. That being said they are physically probably in a better condition than SA.

[@francoisvanstaden8943]

I agree, SA has had a harder road to the final but that is the luck of the draw. I hope SA wins but am just happy it will be a southern hemisphere team that will take the World Cup. All the analysis and predictions are fun but no one knows what is going to happen on the day. Hopefully it will be a monster of a game.

[@JeanPlatelli]

Typical. And yet they have managed to take out Ireland when SA couldn't. That was a terrible semi-final mate.

[@amurtha71]

Sounds like you are making an excuse for losing already?

[@karlthemountaingoat7386]

@amurtha71 this should age well

[@Neil-o8r]

Great insight as to why Cane is captain- he thinks deep but explains simple.... "there's the ball..what do I do... I know.. I'll try and catch it"... but here's the deep thinking... to catch the ball you have to move your hands.... the skill cane is yet to master is bringing his hands together around the ball to hold it but he seems to be able to move his hands around ok.

[@CricketX-RSA]

Interesting suggestion with regards to selecting the quarterfinal matchups. I would suggest, however, that the quarterfinals are decided based on the rankings after the pool play, and not before the cup starts. A week is a long time in rugby, and gamesmanship could easily come into it, especially if a certain team loses key personal to injury, or want to rest ahead of the knockouts. If you're ranked 1 pre tournament and then you're definitely going to qualify for the quarters going into the final round of pool play, what incentive is there for you to play your best players and end top of the pool?

[@denisgately4701]

Quite right to raise pitch conditions…. This was the first wet game, and the Boks struggled to adapt.🎉

[@chiva2507]

It is like a song with rhythm,and the ABS, are now peaking with the heights notes.! Rassies,stop start bomb, missiles and rockets, will disturb his own players rhythm.. The ABS will take the salute.!!!

[@kaalvoet]

Uhmmm

[@LittleBigMediaCo]

I've been waiting 28 years for another All Blacks vs Springboks RWC final ... but as much as I'd love to see a close match, I just can't see the Boks having the mental and emotional energy left in the tank after two consecutive weeks of come from behind one point wins. All the guts, passion and pride in the world are unlikely to be able to recharge those batteries in just 6 days. Hope I'm wrong, but ...

[@SamWhite-no6dd]

Nonsense! This is what you hope for rather than what will happen. Fact of the matter is, the Boks were never going to replicate that quarter final performance and so the inevitable flat performance followed it after being on cloud nine. You won't get a flat performance two weeks in a row.

[@LittleBigMediaCo]

@@SamWhite-no6dd shows what you know about running the tank dry on two consecutive weekends. Do you think that all that energy is just miraculously replenished without recovery period? Unless you're claiming 6 days is suitable recovery from matches at this level. Where did you get this level of sport science expertise you think you possess?

[@LJFN213]

They wont need much motivation to get up for the final and I could see them rotating the squad a bit this week. There is no way Pollard doesn’t start. In saying that the all blacks look fresh and have such an incredibly balanced team. The likes of Mckenzie is yet to have the impact we know he can have because it hasnt been needed but one could easily see him being a game winner this weekend. Ultimately whoever wins the set piece, the battle in the air and holds their discipline will win it this weekend. May the best team win. Best of luck SA and go the AB’s!

[@SamWhite-no6dd]

@@LittleBigMediaCo former coaches have reiterated what I've said about getting up two weeks in a row. Remember, this Bok team did what the All Blacks couldn't 4 years ago. Both teams were flat in their respective semis against England but the Boks found a way to win whereas the All Blacks couldn't.

[@LittleBigMediaCo]

@@LJFN213The problem isn't motivation ... it's mental exhaustion. Energy. It's not about fitness levels either. It's 100% about mental exhaustion after two massively taxing games in a row in that department. Doesn't matter how fit and motivated you are, mental fatigue is a different animal altogether ... it makes your feet heavy, your reactions slower & your decisions cloudy. Go have a discussion with a sports psychologist about it ... or even a normal psych about the effects of mental tiredness on everyday performance.

[@jmjm1920]

Kiwi fans here we know SA always Champion gonna be a tough game for us 😊

[@hermannwaschefort3891]

Let's call it joint favorites..... Too close to call...

[@Christsfireignitors]

Lord we pray for Your blessing, favour and victory for the NZ All Blacks this weekend massive challenge. We pray that You make Your face shine upon Ardie and the whole All Blacks team and give them strength, courage, speed, power and confidence to execute their game plan to the best of their potential in Jesus Christ’s mighty name, Amen!

[@anelfrylinck841]

So now I pray the same for the Lord he might get confused. 😂 So I pray for an honest good game of rugby with no injuries. All the best to both teams and of course my heart lies with my Bokkies.❤

[@icetroll734]

I can't believe noone, including bokke, haven't mentioned that they got 3 titles without the chance of the other 2. NZ got lucky in that respect in 1987. As a kiwi growing up in the 80s, i could not wait to face SA, scared excited. I never felt that watching NZ v any team, win or lose. It is THE matchup, maybe in any sport: It has to be 2 countries (patriotism isn't 1/2 as strong with clubs). These countries have to have that sport as not only the biggest in the country, but the one that the country lives and breathes and is known for. Then there has to be history, an equal win/loss history, with cultural factors/ talking points (apartheid, 1981, ear bites, punches thrown at first scrum, 1995 etc etc). Then that sport has to be as close to war as can be (rugby is in the conversation, if not the war sport) THE matchup.

[@kizombeiro8130]

Surprised ABs are in the final, but grateful. Boks may be a bit fatigued with much harder games.

[@antoniecsirefrigerationcc6965]

That playoff system, gooi daai man n dubble brandewyn en coke, very good idea!!!!!!

[@pierrembadenhorstt]

boks thrive as under dogs - let’s go

[@atapene]

Lol they aren't underdogs, boks must still be favourites after the twickenham game no question

[@054CTT]

Ross Karl? without further ADO. :) Love the pod well done - adieu adieu to you and you and you...

[@richardneilstjohn4942]

As a Bok supporter we need another huge game to beat this NZ AB side who have the best recovery this week and really peaking. Their self belief although having defeats coming into WC and support waining as would the Boks. These teams are the best in the world

[@johnjames6620]

The one problem to the knock-out stage suggestion is that it takes no account of whether the team finishes first or second in the pool. Maybe, the ranking should be taken after the pool stages have finished as this will take some account of pool performance.

[@andrevermeulen4365]

I LOVE the ASs , but SA is my HEART ,,, good luck to the best in the WORLD

[@donnyscott6227]

If the Bok win this wrld cup I will rate them the best team ever, thy played all the great teams at this wrld cup.. the all blacks... Kind of had an easier root

[@Quadruple8888]

As a South African, if the Boks win that’s exactly what it means no one needs you to rate them! Secondly, ABs got stronger as the WC progressed therefore making it look like they had easier teams to play but u dismissing Ireland who were the No 1 ranked team that ABs beat!!! That was not an easy game!! Did u forget the last 10 minutes. Thirdly, SA never had it more difficult they just got more complacent as the WC progressed making it look like they had it harder. Don’t confuse the 2.

[@whokilledjr3719]

The all blacks make lighter work of their opponents and don’t rely as much on physicality, hence they don’t take as big a physical/mental toll each game, this holds true even after they lose

[@EGM534]

I think abs 2011-2015 are the best team ever, not this bok team. They won rugby championships in between the world cups, boks haven't won anything. Only the Qatar airways cup lol

[@BruceMacgregorCampbell]

As a Bok supporter I am concerned about fatigue. After that France game they struggled against a mediocre English team playing well. Twickenham is in the past and they (ABs) will come out steaming. Can they dig deep and hold on? Can they bring their Twickenham physicality to the party especially to the breakdown? A final is a final and we will die on that field - it's going to be a heart stopper though . Good Luck, New Zealand we never see losing to you as a disgrace. May the best team on the day, win.

[@michaelbaxter7452]

If south Africa is within 10 at 60 minutes they will win. NZ need to put an absolute blinder in the first half

[@maurinebard1233]

Go bokke go may the bokke override the all blacks in power and strength and bring this trophy home for us supporters to see and admire and may the good Lord guide and protect all the bokke as they play the do or die game Amen 🙏 🙏 🙏

[@moes786121]

Another twickenhan score coming for Springboks ❤ and so say all of us ...

[@rodeo4786]

😂😂😂.you wish

[@moes786121]

@@rodeo4786 bokke to win

[@rodeo4786]

@@moes786121 the Abs are ready. the boks will find a different challenge to that which they comfortably defeated a month ago the Abs is the one team that can defeat the boks which is why they are your greatest rivals and the historical record backs it

[@elmoventer9513]

North vs South came about as part of our history. ... North = Setlars and the South = Pioneers. 💪

[@debeerpaul]

The ABs gonna score 3 quick death tries in the first 10 mins. We might crawl back with a try or 2 but another 3 AB tries early in second half will cut the cord.

[@lenbignell]

Both SA and NZ stay calm regardkless of the scoreboard. The belief in their game plan assures them that they can win. Others dont allways have that self belief.

[@KingkongAGSOM]

Ain't nuthin but a thang.. All Black Everything 💪👊

[@sakhilevanqa3178]

The first half will determine who wins this game. The tide will turn in the second half when the Bomb Squad comes in. If the All Blacks have an unassailable lead in the first 40, the boks won't bridge it

[@sakhilevanqa3178]

The conditions will also play a role. Will the All Black's be able to capitalise on their attacking threat with a soap bar ball?

[@kimphillips6786]

Like the accents, also very hard to see who will be on top on the day

[@maximl8820]

Go the Southern Hemisphere! 🇳🇿 🇿🇦

[@togatuimaualuga1153]

ALL BLACKS, will show something different in this final, if the Boks over thinking about their big forwards and backz,ALL Blacks knows how to fixs that

[@Pltjr33]

The suggestion about how the WC should be drawn is ‘interesting’. World Cups don’t need to reward teams for playing ‘between’ World Cups - should we now give failing teams a medal or certificate to make them feel better about themselves..?😂 If you are ‘ best team in the world’ for 4 years (Ireland) and you can’t crack the Quarters - don’t cry about it afterwards. 🤣 You don’t hear the big boys moaning about having to play the best teams. Ireland too used to playing at the Aviva and beating teams during November’s end of year tours.

[@user-rv4go7ry3v]

Rassie stops quick throw ins on attacking line outs with substitutions.

[@masamsonphatela1788]

Springboks will come with a 🏆🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦❤❤❤❤

[@user-rv4go7ry3v]

An obstacle to the world ranking thing is bias towards favourites and a dull set of quarter finals. Intense semis leading to a knackered final

[@hannesbornman1045]

The difference between north and south is mindset. The northerners are too entitled and arrogant. Sexton, Farrel , Du Pont non of them behave like champions and that is why they won't be. The behave like teenagers

[@sachaclemencic]

Then why do all your great players come to Europe to play for Irish or French clubs. The Top 14 is a bit sexier, ask Dan Carter or Jonny Wilkinson. Here's a reminder for this year surely a throwback to their teenage years. " Leicester Fainga'anuku has opted to join Toulon. Fainga'anuku could quickly become one of Mayol's darlings, especially after the departure of Cheslin Kolbe. In Toulouse, one all-black prop will replace another, with Nepo Laulala replacing Charlie Faumuina. Scrum-half Brad Weber is eagerly awaited in Paris. Finally, Aviron has secured the services of Australian international Reece Hodge."

[@hannesbornman1045]

@@sachaclemencic Money. And comparing club rugby to test rugby doesn't work on any level

[@Hatunrumioc]

​@@sachaclemencicbecause NZ is a very small country and players take a huge pay hit to remain in NZ. And all the best usually do that because European money can't replace playing for the ABs. It is very rare for a young top NZ player to go to Europe and it's almost always an Islander because they are expected to provide for the entire extended family sometimes dozens of people.

[@davedave3909]

Total BS .. loane and le Roux are the ones that acted like spoilt classless brats .

[@hannesbornman1045]

@@davedave3909 Yeah after your adolescent captain cost you the game

[@neilkruger6644]

The problem with a ranking-based QF line-up would be the resultant dead rubbers in pool play, since winning or losing amongst the two best teams won't matter. Think of how Japan would have been disadvantaged in 2019.

[@almack3574]

Great analysis, getting nervous already, I'd rather watch a SA AB final. Imagine England in final, we would never hear the end of it. Good luck to the best two teams, go bokke.

[@davedave3909]

Sick and tired of the English bashing… it was the French that complained about the referee not the English…every interview of the English players congratulated SA after the game . Why are you boks so bitter?

[@XIAOYUNSU-t9j]

Go All Blacks

[@sizwestemele6555]

No way that would be copping out. I'm a Springbok fan so I don't necessarily care but it would be unfair against teams that played well in the group stages. Why can't we just do it closer to the time before the tournament started?

[@heyeksay]

I like Chris Minto’s idea but Scotland would still have been snookered! It needs to be 12 months out, you can’t even book travel more than 12 months out …

[@williamchampionkasai9720]

Its a World Cup. You get rewarded for beating the best at the biggest stage. Look at the Springboks, they played Scotland, Ireland, Tonga, France, England and now the All Blacks. If they win the Cup, it will be the best ever!

[@citedcanvas85]

A wet game will even things out. Handling errors will play a huge role together with perfect scrimmaging and goal kicking. The margins will be extremely tight. If its gna be a dry pitch. NZ will dominate with their running style and supreme handling. Boks will struggle when the game is not at their pace. Its gna be a humdinger of a final whatever the outcome

[@sizwestemele6555]

Don't agree with the ranking thing for the playoffs. So what is the point of playing the group stages?

[@timvangraan3505]

The All Blacks were only tested twice by France and Ireland.The Boks had Ireland,France,Scotland and England and a Tongo which peaked late in the tournament. I'm a little worried about the Boks around the possibility of fatigue. Nevertheless, my blood is green. We win together and lose together.

[@shiftylad9938]

NZ will walk it because the Bokes, very hard last few games compared to NZ. France was ok to lose to and NZ hardest game overall was Ireland which was a debatable win because of a hold up try Ireland should have scored from. Anyway best two rugby nations overall.

[@iliksex1]

What did you just say bro?

[@jasonsmith3573]

only you are debating the NZ win over IRE cause still salty. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@MrDatsun120y]

As a Bok supporter. Come Saturday there'll be no excuses. Both teams have played well to get a chance to win the final. Best of luck ABs!

[@Quadruple8888]

As a South African do you really believe the BS you just wrote. Let’s start in the beginning then since u all about being fair. How on earth did a linesman, a ref and the 3 up in the control room miss the FORWARD PASS??? Remember ABs got a yellow card right after that because old eagle eyes ref missing the forward pass but could spot the fingertip of an ABs player touching the ball. What a joke!!!!!!

[@whokilledjr3719]

the bokke rely on a physical game more so than the allblacks, hence they take a harder toll from their matches. If the situation were to reverse, the bok may well have struggled with a physical Argentina whereas the all blacks may have made lighter work of Scotland and England.

[@republicofhandball8815]

S. Africa needs a 3rd miracle in 2 weeks, in order to win again the World Cup :) ....

[@poiudndudbbd]

The Irish: We're the best team in the world, nobody can stop us 💪 Also The Irish: 😢 No fair, why did we have to play such a strong team in the QF

[@porcupineinapettingzoo]

Where were the Irish saying nobody can stop us?

[@StaalBurgher0]

​@@porcupineinapettingzoohe read their minds!!!

[@StaalBurgher0]

​@@porcupineinapettingzoo 🎉

[@Bokgat]

Wrong photos. Hansen should be there if Rassie is there, or Jacques should be there if fozzy flop is

[@bronsykstus4421]

Go bokke!!

[@jackpotbear4559]

The system doesn't need changing, Ireland just needs to stop choking.

[@astronomers]

It's called Rugby not footy🙈

[@uwanttono4012]

To paraphrase a famous football manager, "rugby" is a funny ole game!! France beat (>) ABs, who > Ireland > Sth Afr. > France! Just show how even these 4 teams are and who wins depends on who turns up on game day!

[@maurinebard1233]

Go bokke let us defend the world cup and bring this trophy home because it belongs to South Africa

[@johnpeter3626]

Koch n Marx missing...big dent to bomb squad

[@Giga_squirrel178]

The Boks gonna show up on Saterday not gonna be easy run for the All Blacks. Mental state and discipline will be key. Got a feeling Boks will win with 5 points No disrespect to All Black could be the opposite. Good luck to both teams Go Boke🎉

[@groundhogguns5828]

you wish. Go All Blacks

[@potsie7778]

ABs are peaking just like the Crusaders have for 7 titles. Common denominator, Jason Ryan. Just think when Razor arrives. Wet conditions won’t trouble ABs. Used to it in NZ. Wayne Barnes ???? Would have preferred Angus Gardener. Barnes ditched out yellow cards to ABs and 2007, never a favourite. Rassies assault on Barnes refereeing won’t help Bokkies cause either. Two world giants of the game to slug it out. Can’t wait. ABs, ....just.