Who are the favourites in the Rugby World Cup Final!?

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Who are favourites in the Rugby World Cup Final!?
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[@rebel8481]

Eat your word boys!! Springboks are the champions 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@wihanvanzyl4564]

Boks have had to play Scotland, Ireland, France and a surprisingly tough England just to get to the final... Respect!!

[@struesbob7493]

and NZ and Wales in the warm up!

[@fiachrabrowne8299]

Remember they did lose to Ireland.

[@mahuru3]

Yeah, if they win the final, they deserve it.

[@joseparedes5703]

​@@fiachrabrowne8299so what where is Ireland now 😢😢😢

[@fiachrabrowne8299]

@@joseparedes5703 Why is a Spanish fella talking to me about rugby. Ye cant even play hahahahaha

[@yazhartobias]

England kicked the ball more than South Africa tonight.

[@juanestadian8471]

BOY THOSE GUYS SOUND SO SOUR. I love the All Blacks but this attack on SA's style of rugby is out of order. you play to your strengths and nothing is wrong with physically imposing yourself on the opposition when you have the weapons. dude sounded like David Frith bashing the West Indies in the 80s because they had big, strong, quick fast bowlers under the guise of being a cricket romantic. hogwash

[@mmapulamatabane8114]

They still lost right ?

[@lindilemgqobele4337]

we beat everything that we come across!

[@Zion66666]

ABs also kick more than people think. They run a lot against weaker opposition

[@75fiftyCo]

Exactly! This dude

[@joevil6259]

As a South African I was hoping all of them said the All Blacks are the favorites. We play better as underdogs. As a long time sufferer and supporter of the Springboks, they should never ever be called the favorites...they immediately relax

[@Kerry-uu6rk]

SA are ranoed number 1 - take ya medicine your favourites - well not really haha

[@corythenati]

From a kiwi, all things considered.. RSA totally deserve the favourites tag. May the best team win. Fingers crossed that no cards decide the game.

[@AuwDieOu]

@@Kerry-uu6rksmdb

[@lukawilliams4822]

Lol as do the AB’s

[@sports2hedz542]

I am not sure you can say either are favorites. Cigarette papers 🚬

[@tsheposebolai8018]

We don't care how you want rugby to be played, let your beloved country play how you want them to play... unfortunately us 🇿🇦 we love our Game more that you can imagine.

[@fariedaclassen6045]

Just sour grapes from the Northern ..Springbokke plays with their strengths and just like the All Black's.

[@neezamoafrica1546]

Mo jwetse! 👌🏾

[@garethrichmond4388]

Dude so funny watching some Irish guys and a failed Scotland coach talk smack about the fing Bokkes when it comes to WC results. Like are you fing kidding me lol 3 WC titles versus a single SF in 91 by Scotland between the lot of them. Huge respect for the BOKKE they are immense especially when it comes to WCs from a Wales fan

[@makahawemcg3163]

I agree. The Springboks have had to climb Mt Everest to reach the finals. They've done it with so much belief in each other along with all their loyal supporters. As reigning champions, they were always going to get the hard road to the finals. As for the All Blacks, they were written off before the start of this tournament. After losing a Test series on home soil to Ireland, receiving a humiliating hiding from SA in a warm-up match, then lose to France in the opening game of the RWC. No one gave them a chance at all. They were highly criticised, and no one ever believed they would get past the No1 team in the world, Ireland. But, here we are. The two greatest rugby nations in the world, getting ready to lock horns. They both deserve to be in the finals for the world to admire. Couldn't be more proud of them both. May the best team win on the day.

[@normalcc]

I’m from NZ and I was rooting for SA because I wouldn’t handle another week of the English type of rugby at the final😂

[@theroogie]

I love how they all knock springbok rugby but it was the English that slowed the game down, not the springboks. It’ll be a way better final now

[@okuhtttf]

or seeing farrels face, damn that is a face not even a mother would want to love

[@malibongwematewu4007]

🤣😂🤣Imagine, they talk like their style of rugby won them a World Cup before. NZ and SA we will dominate them till they cry lemon juice. From SA. Lets compete All Blacks this coming weekend. This is a men sport, cry babies must remain on their seats.

[@CC-om8ze]

Yeah I agree with you.

[@ajm6464]

👍 😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

[@michaelbaxter7452]

I loved that comment of how the top 4 teams have 4 different styles- What an amazing position the sport is in!!!

[@Zion66666]

Agree. But these idiot pundits want everyone to play the same.

[@sxolilenkaule8924]

@@Zion66666 No they are fine with how France, NZ and Ireland play. Their problem is how the springboks play, they know they can't emulate it at an elite level so they choose to hate.

[@jimmyobrien8738]

​@@sxolilenkaule8924doesn't matter they have to suck it up

[@jeremyreid9582]

Yes, the top 4 teams all have different styles. But the victor will win by using the most effective of these styles.

[@Trajan2401]

​@@jeremyreid9582nah just luck on the day that's all take the final NZ were better but lost thanks to a red card

[@johannesweidemann2578]

Have you been watching South Africa at all? Kearney is the ONLY one that actually sees SA for what they are.

[@soundersiren07]

He‘s the only one who understands what teams are doing and can make a good analysis and comparison. Matt Williams comes across as bitter and obstinate.

[@seanfredericks9201]

Kearney pure class as always

[@elizehauptfleisch8233]

What b.s this one guy is saying.

[@rajenpillay4311]

Matt and the other cock must go support the IRISH at quidditch since it is only World Cup they have won.. Kearney is pure class

[@Trajan2401]

and his predictions are usually wrong 😂

[@mattlaw8866]

France, England and Wales kick more than springboks in RWC.

[@user-rn9co7jc4t]

Facts

[@Jim-Daking]

Agreed.

[@matthewboschin6313]

"BuT sOuTH ARicA pLaY bORinG rugBy" - jog on, SA play to their strengths as any other team does. I would love to see Wales or the Irish play the same brand of rugby SA does game after game. SA play to their strengths and that's that

[@matthewtheron2505]

This whole kicking and powergame narrative against south Africa is just plain boring. In fact how many wouldn't trade to be in SA's place. Ireland probably would. England would. And they played soccer last night.

[@jameslangridge1674]

@@matthewboschin6313 I said this on Eggchaser's channel too: SA v IRE, one of the best games of rugby, period; SA v FRA, one of the most nerve-wracking and exciting games of rugby; SA v ENG, nail-biting and down to the wire. Seems like the common denominator in some of the best games this world cup has offered has been the fact that SA is involved. Anyone still questioning whether the Boks play "boring" rugby? I am a Boks fan, so of course I am more than a little biased.

[@korocam9137]

SA and NZ have played each other 105 times, they know each other’s games very well. We all know how these games are played, hard, fast, powerful rugby. No mind games are necessary now, the two most successful teams ever, bring it on! Lets Go!🔥🔥🏉❤️

[@joedennehy386]

And who usually wins? And who wins since neutral referees came in ( hint sa has 28.5% win record)

[@marlonmulligan8520]

Different players ,different game going to be tight we need malcolm marx

[@ajm6464]

​@@joedennehy386The recent 35-7 trashing of NZ by SA is still in NZ's head zombie style lol😅😅😅

[@ajm6464]

I rate my team the Boks to beat NZ, we've never failed in a RWC final, NZ have. Once we get there, we change into freaks and monsters!!!!!!! 💪 💪 💪 💪 💪 💪

[@racketman2u]

@@ajm6464 haha warmup game to get them overconfident, cos we were hoping to meet the Boks again in the final

[@Saffazimbo]

Shame, poor old Matt. As an Aussie, he’s still in awe of the ABs. They couldn’t possibly lose to SA without food poisoning. What a doos.

[@fariedaclassen6045]

It was a shock to their system...Springbokke attending their 1st WCR and win it by showing our dominance and the other teams never recovered.😊

[@haydengoodall6767]

I interpreted his classless jest as a poor dig at NZs misfortune of the entire 1995 ABs squad and staff/management including Doc Mayhew suffering acute gastroenteritis in the days before the Cup final. Excepting Jonah Lomu, Glenn Osborne and one other AB whom all missed the fateful breakfast. "check your cornflakes". What a C%NT of a man!.

[@Zion66666]

@@fariedaclassen6045exactly and we even beat them with Matt Damon as captain.

[@darianistead2239]

It's fact though🤷‍♂️.. Only South Africans can't accept it

[@jacquesventer3170]

Guys come on. Stop being so sensitive. It was a joke

[@Pltjr33]

Rob Kearney is such a great pundit. He looks at the game objectively and understands that teams have different strengths and weaknesses - and that they play to that.

[@EatDeze]

He said the All Blacks defence was weak he said Ireland were going to beat the All Blacks

[@AuwDieOu]

@@EatDezeduh! He’s Irish😂

[@jimmyobrien8738]

Bias punditry has entered the chat with a 🍺

[@edconway8599]

@@AuwDieOuyou’d swear it wasn’t a 50/50 match. Ireland could’ve won and if they did you’d be here calling him a genius instead

[@s.p246]

Are you having a laugh! He’s an idiot!

[@mannyathabang1315]

You didn't have to ask Matt, we all knew what he's gonna say.

[@malibongwelekae7110]

😂😂😂

[@mauromatos3124]

So true, the dude is unhinged. Maybe some Safa kid stole his lunch money back in the day.

[@loyiso3335]

​@@mauromatos3124😂😂😅

[@rajenpillay4311]

Yes cos Matt is a Poes

[@rajenpillay4311]

The POM’s lost to SA today in 2 world cups.. 😂

[@mfanafuthimpanza3631]

But England kicked more than Springboks by far mile

[@2011hwalker]

and kicked better, that drop goal was incredible to be fair.

[@diseborebecca4119]

But at the end the one must win😅 no matter what 😅

[@BarryHawk]

So what, SA is the Borg.

[@TheMarketSniper1]

Don't spoil Boks as Boring Box kick team narrative, they all want to re-design Rugby in a way where RSA cant be competitive anymore, amazing how NZ & its game is accepted and RSA's is not. Boks scored more tries than everyone they knocked out in each game, and vs Ireland their loss they drew 1 each and left a possible victory in kicks behind. Nobody saying how Lucky Ire where to win that game anymore, if ever.

[@johanlamprecht5577]

As a Bok supporter i think the AB are the favourites going into the final. We looked extremely tired against England. That tough QF against France took it out of us. I really hope we will be recovered for the final.

[@hamliberation]

Good luck. May the best team win. I’m glad if NZ don’t get it and RSA does. No one respects this game more than NZ/RSA. Also happy the cup stays south of the equator.

[@mike4179]

I agree. SA must be running out of fuel. They've had a tougher road to the final while the ABs are now hitting good form and haven't had the bruising tight games SA has. I think the ABs are going to be hard to beat.

[@Rotowhaka]

As a Kiwi I believe the Springboks are the favourite We don’t have the big massive men in the tight that SA, has always had Plus the Springbok back line is very underrated I put as 60/40 in SA favour

[@langte8959]

Don’t try to put the favourites tag on us. SA are the favourites, all the pressure and weight of expectation is on them. It’s the springboks game to lose.

[@chomskyhitchens]

We peaked a little to early - but let's see what is still in the tank

[@jaycowie6937]

Rob Kearney with the only meaningful rugby opinion. Streets ahead.

[@_dtvr485]

no idea how u can disapprove of south africa's playstyle after what they've shown this wc. so much beautiful running rugby with literally the smallest players in tier one rugby (kolbe, arendse, kwagga, faf, cobus, williams) being at the forefront of our defense and attack showing pace and physicality. putting all creeds colours and sizes in this squad with equal responsibility is nothing but fantastic for the game

[@muntudlamini2385]

No surprise from Matt😂😂😂

[@avishmaharaj5941]

The boks play knockout rugby they have incredible fighting spirit.

[@Trajan2401]

Nah they are just jammy

[@smithshaw1151]

Matts last comment was real classy. Why does he dislike a team that much?

[@fariedaclassen6045]

He applied to be Springbokke coach and was turned down 😅😅😅😅

[@richardscanlan3419]

Because he's a failed aussie coach with a massive chip on his shoulder.

[@jp-pp7wr]

Matt is more famous for hating the Boks more than his own rugby skills. Askies ne. Sorry for you. England lost. Bye Matt

[@richardscanlan3419]

Can't agree,buddy. Not saying Williams has any love for SA - but he absolutely loathes NZ.@@jp-pp7wr

[@stephencrowther591]

It was a joke, why so sensitive?😄

[@gustavbuildingtech2407]

Kearney is the only one who utters words worth listening too.

[@rajshreejeewanraj7649]

Go go Springboks, go go Proteas

[@ierikopj]

I written the All Blacks off this world cup because of so many factors as a fan, but now I know that Fozzy and the boyz will win because I can sense that kiwi confident coming through the boyz now. Sorry Boks the ABs will play for their lives in the final. The All Blacks to win the 2023 world cup final against the Boks by 20 points.

[@robstrickland166]

25

[@jonathanoctober750]

You're setting yourself up for tears.

[@desmondgovender3142]

​@@robstrickland166hehe,you were correct the ab won by 25 points,nice prediction

[@deadnicedave]

South Africa showed they can play vs France, they have also had to be pragmatic after being given the hardest route to victory possible, to say they dont play is pretty ridiculous

[@jbadenho]

They should do another interview after tonight's game to give these panelists the opportunity to walk back these statements

[@stuarthayward4756]

Rob Kearney is an outstanding intelligent pundit, as viewers we want to see more of his viewpoint on VM Sport

[@Trajan2401]

He's a clown gets most predictions wrong 😂

[@greenblood5640]

History has taught that being the favorite isn't always relevant. I hated the quality of rugby the Boks produced, but I absolutely loved the comeback. I would rather have a terrible semi-final and still qualify for the final than having an easy semi-final. However it's going to play out, it's going to be an epic battle

[@arthurharrison2972]

Other teams have done all the kicking mate. Just didn't have the same result as SA

[@debbiemortinson]

With the rainy weather it was bound to come down to kicking and scores on both sides expected to be on the low side. England is renowned for kicking and you need to keep the score board ticking even if it is with inches. South Africa has done more than enough to show they have a fast back line + a power forward pack, they can play expansive rugby, they can play with the high ball, not even the small guys are scared of tackles and they have outstanding defence. They have also proven themselves as a very entertaining team to watch. Yet, SA is continuously punted as the 'bad rugby role model' for youngsters, simply because ABs want to change rugby. Then create your own rugby-footy and leave rugby as it has been for over a century. Why is rugby not divided, like boxing, into heavy, middle, light, bantam weight etc? Then teams can punch in the weight-categories that work for them. Well done Bokke, you have not had the easiest of routes to the finals.

[@themastercreatorlimejuice4853]

Well said!

[@joshuastanton2572]

Well said! Up to this point we've had quite a tough route, Scotland, Ireland, France, England and now New Zealand. England had it easy in comparison!

[@debbiemortinson]

@@joshuastanton2572 SA, by next weekend, would have played the top 2-6 ranked teams (Scotland, Ireland, France, England, NZ). That is something.

[@14nst3w4rt]

It does rain in New Zealand too. Maybe play all the South Island guys😂😂

[@dezman56ford]

OH for heavens sake, thats a bit long winded, sounds like your preparing an excuse for a loss, dont do that, these two great teams each have their own formula for winning rugby, lets just let them have at it in a weeks time, best team wins, good luck to both.

[@user-fz7yp3xk6w]

Respect for Rob Kearney speaking the truth and being honest about the Springboks winning there 4th Worldcup as being the no:1 defensive team in the world but can also attack.Rob has played against the Boks so he knows very well.The Springboks new innovations to rugby has been very positive to the game of rugby.What makes rugby good is anybody can follow there own method to winning games.A win is a win,1 point will do it,as long as you stay in the fight and play your heartout The Springboks back stories are eye opening and inspiring to all African youth and worldwide that if you keep trying,practice ,fight for what you believe in and trust in GOD anything is possible.The Springboks know that this believe is bigger than anything.

[@skullmanji1825]

Amen!

[@heycodex]

No food poisoning to save the Boks this time, the All Blacks will prove that New Zealand IS RUGBY.🇳🇿

[@charleneward726]

Granite under extreme pressure💚 Our SA boys will get a hero's welcome whether they win or lose next week:)

[@clinthong510]

Thank you Matt Williams for rekindling my passion in South Africa. Stephen Jones and yourself are my inspiration.

[@naas699]

yep, it is people like Matt Williams who puts the pressure on the referees & not the board cuz people like him are merciless on hiliting decisions a ref got wrong or that they do not agree with

[@maxfortuin5359]

We play our way win or loss 🇿🇦❤️🏉

[@jabankosi15]

Overall this World Cup is Fantastic (no matter who wins)

[@mathewsamuela8950]

Just got back from the semi SA v ENG. NZ will be very hard to beat.

[@schneidervonhammer722]

haha - Matt Williams with the sigh before choosing NZ (Even before the WC started he did not rate the Boks)

[@markphilpottinsidesport]

Mr Matt, the game you keep referencing when NZ blew away 21 pts against SA was played in AUCKLAND, not Christchurch.

[@Chillinstuff]

Yeah cos ABs seem to lose when they don’t play Auckland

[@jimmyobrien8738]

CC or Auckland what does that matter

[@aadams1519]

We play however to achieve victory. We have conquered in a similar way. South Africans are resilient. Black and White.

[@somyaplaysfooty]

Bring it home 🇳🇿 Go the AB's!! 🦾💪🏻

[@paulmcmenamin205]

I think people who say they don't want big players in their squad is because they don't have them. 😊

[@Dylan-pg7se]

I love the reference to the AB’s food poisoning prior to the last Saffas v AB’s World Cup final😂

[@tuckervio3189]

Because it's true, the AB's were deliberately poisoned.

[@gelster365]

Just because the AB's shat themselves in the 95 final doesn't mean they were poisoned

[@Trajan2401]

​​@@gelster365watch Steyn the ABs were poisoned in 95 you can stay in denial all you like SA were nowhere in NZs class in 95 and they proved it in 96 winning the test series in SA

[@00000ag]

The hate against SA style of rugby is incredible. We don’t just kick. All teams kick. We play beautiful attacking rugby too. We do what it takes to win.

[@Colonelcliff467]

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

[@TheCJD89]

Obviously still a little disappointed Ireland won't be there. But I can put it to one side and enjoy this game. I think this is going to be an excellent game. To me these two teams are very different teams but both are fantastic

[@marcusbotha2619]

It’s ok not to like SA, we don’t care. Well done England superb effort

[@lilianhaggland2031]

Exactly we don't care.

[@garethrichmond4388]

Dude so funny watching some Irish guys and a failed Scotland coach talk smack about the fing Bokkes when it comes to WC results. Like are you fing kidding me lol 3 WC titles versus a single SF in 91 by Scotland between the lot of them. Huge respect for the BOKKE they are immense especially when it comes to WCs from a Wales fan

[@stevenlannister184]

If you don't care, then why comment under an Irish TV stations video?

[@rockkid8306]

You sure? South Africans fans are the most easily triggered.

[@kelsyn21]

​@@lilianhaggland2031you do care because you're here commenting lol😂

[@WishfulWanderers]

This WC has built up to end in an epic way, which ever way it goes. This final feels monumentous. The AB's are an amazing team and this will be a war, but I'm putting my whole heart behind the boys in green and gold 🇿🇦 Bring it home Bokke 🏆

[@andrewsibanda8550]

#ABs for life... GO the ABs... you got this Wiremu cup... 🖤🖤🖤💪💪💪

[@user-nc4rm8iv8j]

On overall performance throughout the tournament SA deserved to go through

[@gototheantusluggard2644]

Back here after South Africa 🇿🇦 clinched the world title 🎉🎉🎉

[@Trajan2401]

Just jammy the 14 man NZ side were better just no luck

[@RS-hd2ks]

Our win came from one thing - heart . Its why we are 3 times champions.

[@flyingllama2315]

Haha, I laughed out loud when he said he doesn't want everyone to play rugby like SA. It doesn't matter what style it is or who is doing it. If it puts points on the board and it wins games, there is nothing wrong with the style of play. Other teams should take notes. He doesn’t need to worry though because the game is dynamic; teams are constantly trying to outsmart each other and play to their strengths.

[@imntg6649]

This wasn't the SA game plan. This was the English who imposed their kick-all game on the Boks. So I don't understand what these two guys are on about

[@ThabaniTBowseHadebe0909]

New Zealand are warriors! I'm South AfriCAN! We are not afraid!

[@BLACKSPORTSTV81]

Different strokes for different folks not every team will play like New zealand we've chosen to play a different way and it has won us 3 world cups and we are in the final again so you can't doubt our pedigree .

[@djharto4917]

Yes but your not kiwi.

[@wahwah7701]

@@djharto4917 Yeah we are the defending champions, South Africa.

[@jbrassic5434]

Jheeeze the cornflakes joke tho hahaha. I still have deep scars from that game. Raw anxiety for next weekend. Up the AB's 🖤

[@weon8]

Thank you again for picking SA as the favourites 😂 we're happy to still be underestimated 🖤✊🏽

[@SaskoSam]

Lol I don't know where they got that info from, Springboks are definitely not the favorites. 😂 We're just happy to be in the final after last night😭

[@thomaspollock5709]

Kicking is a skill to gain ground and push back opportunities of other team

[@dubemccready7438]

Flip of the coin - rather flippant - hey if I was asked who will win this RWCUP my money is on New Zealand All Blacks - why because losing two early games in this tournament gave them opportunity to change the mindset of management, players, not about winning it's about making sure all players are good to go body & soul other wise it will be a NO GO. consequently huge improvement knocking out the number one side moving forward to semi's & now the final. So Cheers NZ All Blacks

[@sthembisohlongwane2647]

"South Africans are the favorites but I really hope NZ win" 😂 😂 😂 just say you want NZ to win

[@LT-sz1fj]

He literally did

[@sthembisohlongwane2647]

@@LT-sz1fj 😂 😂 He literally did say, in sense he hates SA. Rugby

[@toiletsmithy3630]

He did?

[@sthembisohlongwane2647]

@@toiletsmithy3630 hypothetically he did

[@SamOla-ut4qw]

@@sthembisohlongwane2647 south africans have a kink of being hated

[@Trablaz]

England and France kick waaaay more than South Africa😂😂😂😂

[@EpicTyme]

The biggest thing that needs to change in Rugby is the constant invasion of the pitch by Water Staff and Medics. It is crazy, I see more water people then players, constant breaks. Speed the game up so we see some Rugby.

[@oldguy8177able]

say 2 weeks ago i would say south africa but nz playing so well i think the boks will be shocked,nz has played badly for last 3years,so i think people have written them off,the coaching staff(joe scmidt) have been amazing

[@monian2877]

They have to pull in the Ireland And France into the conversation when they did not even play in the semis. How about discussing the semis just finished between England and SA. The final and compare the southern hemis style of play matching up in the final. Nah!

[@MisterKilogram]

I hope the Bokke win the World Cup. I'd like to see Matt throw his toys out of the cot for the next four years.

[@nkosinathimazibuko2561]

The way Ireland plays it😂😂😂

[@Spotlightz110]

Look even in Soccer you have teams that wish to win but never win. South Africa knows how to win. They will not play your good Rugby but the Champs Rugby! Congratulations Champs🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

[@williambenzie7069]

Bitter Little Irishman 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@HennieJHC]

In your head, in your head Springboks, Springboks, Spring-b-o-k-s-s-s What's in your head, in your head? Springboks, Springboks, Spring-b-o-k-s-s-s, oh

[@johne6479]

my dream final . .can't get any better than the AB's v Boks

[@antonellaluque4532]

No its boring, too much choclate

[@johne6479]

@@antonellaluque4532 too much chocolate? i didn't think that was possible :)

[@antonellaluque4532]

@@johne6479 haha

[@johnfraser4893]

Absolutely correct. A 50/50 game by 2 world rugby powerhouses. Hoeevrr either team should stay clear of the snails and frogs served by a waitress named Suzie so this can be the game of the tournament. Well done to both teams for showing that when it comes to rugby you should always be regarded with the highest esteem.

[@freightlinefanrsa7282]

Still makes me laugh all these years after, bloody Suzie hey! dammit Suzie wash your hands! Goodluck NZ from SA.

[@ianbing]

NZ is in a class above as off the past month

[@mango7880]

Not really

[@mango7880]

Not really

[@mango7880]

Not really

[@ianbing]

@@mango7880 setting yourselves up for disappointment as the Irish and the rest of the southern hemisphere did underestimating the ABs.. this ABs side is committed to burying all of the big mouthed doubters

[@phillipmiga3961]

Wow!! Kearney not even thinking twice he truly is a springbok at heart

[@johndee7603]

well said .. running game rather than kicking game is so more entertaining and should be future of Rugby.

[@Tanks518]

South Africa are favourites. But Newzealand will be a tough to crack

[@jacquie212]

Nope, NZ… I am seriously concerned about Bongi… he looked out on his feet. And that feels like it could be the difference

[@jacquie212]

@@Mark777h nah. Boks will be up for it. Amazing experience the boks have pulling the last 2 games back to win it at the death, which is experience that NZ does not have. It means they can both defend a lead and chase it down in the last 20. But I can see the ABs targeting bongi until he is out on his feet, and if he goes off they will start kicking it out and targeting the bok lineout. If we had Marx I wouldn’t have so much trepidation.

[@Trajan2401]

You can have the favourites tag although the odds would've gone down a lot after this game

[@toiletsmithy3630]

@@jacquie212NZ have experience what are you on 😂😂

[@spervuurproduksies]

The Boks looked tired. And no clear game plan for when it rains. Rain is predicted for the final. That nullifies our speedsters and levels out the scrumming advantage we may have. Against England, our only hooker looked totally out of sorts and we lost a lot of lineouts. The AB's are better rested, and are experienced in wet weather. You would need to hope for a miracle, for the Boks to win this final.

[@douglasdejager8450]

No one should play like Ireland. It only gets you to a QF

[@Joker-yw9hl]

Either I don't know my rugby or everyone here is fooling themselves. For me, New Zealand come out as clear winners in a game with plenty of tries. Never underestimate the All Blacks

[@shepherdndlovu3808]

Wooow you guys play with your strength

[@thomasdaniel2669]

The ABs started poorly with the friendly against the Boks and the first loss against France. But they have bonded more stronger than ever since those two games. This won't be easy for them, but going on their form the past two weeks, they will be hard to beat.

[@tobolee6385]

There's no friendlies ..

[@thomasdaniel2669]

@tobolee6385 I meant it in a way where it was just a warm up game before the Cup kicked off champ.

[@DavidSmith-yi8ou]

NZ actually finished poorly against France. NZ were ahead at 53 minute mark.

[@thomasdaniel2669]

@@DavidSmith-yi8ou like I said, they lost, doesn't matter how, they lost.

[@terryburke2884]

Nz lost Ireland, France, Sth Africa prior to WC BUT ,have passed 2 from three , whoo knows

[@morganbeirne2804]

Kearney miles ahead of the other two here. Mad Dog more concerned about how The Rock will play 😂

[@mahuru3]

South Africa must be tired after those 2 games, surely?

[@justincase8532]

No.

[@jon9625]

When teams are 50/50 that power is the difference

[@joedennehy386]

South Africa were fatigued today, they have had two more hard tests than New Zealand recently, with Ireland and Scotland, and now a third. They also have a days less rest. Ireland paid the.price for playing thrir best team 3 in a row, bokke nearly did today. The Abs had 1 hard match ( which didnt matter) three easy ones, A really hard one, then an easy one. They will be fresher. Also they kept the young front row, Tamaiti, samisoni, and Newell fresh as replacement, by using the old firm Tuingafasi, and Laulala rotating instead. We have no excuses next week, and usually beat Bokke at world cups away from home, and in all tests ever

[@ivanvincent7534]

Good point about the squad rotation and match schedules. NZ really only had one must win competitive game. Italy and Argentina are well off the pace. Much fresher side with another revenge narrative to fuel the fire.

[@henkstols9326]

It seems the AB discipline cost them in the final, very strange to have this issue with them. Boks just managed the game once again to win with one point.

[@khutsomatjee630]

Defence wins championships. If you're bigger and stronger than everyone, use that! It would be stupid to have an advantage on everyone and not use it.

[@AFFA_V]

As they were kicking better than us ...and it worked for them 90% of the time

[@dhirshg]

Boks are due a perfect game and they normally save those for finals like in 2019 - I feel NZ played theirs already vs Ireland.

[@BOZENIX]

Thank goodness Robbie was on this panel, fair and just

[@thomaswalsh5296]

These guys are completely overlooking the fact that 1. New Zealand had an easy semi final. 2. An extra day recovery time.

[@Yongs17]

Agree. nz took 60% of their best players off at 50min.

[@shaankeegan4555]

Do you all realize that France kicks more than South Africa????????????????????

[@isaacsello6097]

He did realize that, but he won't say it because that goes against his theory.

[@Thewallabie]

Both Teams are the greatest thats why they are there BLOODY GREATNESS IN FRANCE MUST GO🍻

[@donalobrien7582]

Thank You Love your Show

[@keybuckley]

If SA kick the ball to NZ, NZ will run in try after try after try.

[@financialliberty2381]

I think they're a bit too confident in NZ's scrum ability to tie with SA's scrum especially when you look at how SA's scrum were dominant last week against a scrum which had dominated NZ in the opening game. And their bench scrummagers are miles ahead their NZ counterparts

[@Chris-eq3en]

We will take the underdog status keep talking yourself up. AB all the way 💪 🇳🇿

[@irenedieterich1981]

Now you talking big sense, my thoughts as well....and do not forget that England won NZ in the last world rugby cup!!!

[@YallNotWhite_YourPINK]

But NZ dominated Springboks in the scrums in Rugby championship this year and you can't bring up the warm up match as there was seven changes from the All blacks who won the Rugby championship team and that warm up match

[@mthunziphakathi4215]

​@@YallNotWhite_YourPINKThe SA team went into that game cold. They were off pace from being on holiday. These two matches mean nothing. NZ & SA are on the same level, either team can win on the day.

[@Trajan2401]

overrated 2 lucky wins

[@swazingwabeni2894]

Lol it's so funny how the question was about "Who are your Favourites?" Yet South Africa dominated the conversation 😅😂

[@stanphipps1650]

When top teams play each other it is always fine margins, so you look for anything you can get, 23 man rugby, and astute coach can be that margin.

[@fanaticvandal472]

SA are definitely the underdogs, they are fatigued and battered after a very tough run, the AB's are on form and peaking at the right time and are looking to settle the score after Twickenham, good luck to both teams, hoping SA lift the cup.

[@wahwah7701]

Underdogs who are the defending champions? Stop being jealous.

[@jameswyatt4443]

What do you mean? “If South Africa win, every team is going to think they need to play that way” South Africa kick the ball less than any other team in the top 10 rankings, and that’s a fact based on the last 18 months, NZ, France, Wales and England all kick the twice as much as South Africa. Watch the games.

[@liseletteloubser471]

Thanks for that. No one can say they were bored by the last two games. Tight games are thrilling and will always win fans to the sport. If you listen to Americans, ons of the markets World Rugby want to win over, all comment on how interesting and exciting the set pieces are. Can't wait for next week. Well done England.

[@jameslangridge1674]

@@liseletteloubser471 SA v IRE, one of the best games of rugby, period; SA v FRA, one of the most nerve-wracking and exciting games of rugby; SA v ENG, nail-biting and down to the wire. Seems like the common denominator in some of the best games this world cup has offered has been the fact that SA is involved. Anyone still questioning whether the Boks play "boring" rugby? I am a Boks fan, so of course I am more than a little biased.

[@NickSterson]

Get pundits who actually do their homework, please!!

[@rorysullivan4913]

Rob Kearney wuietly smiling to himself. He knows. Something else. I had never heard of Matt Williams begore this Eorld Cup.

[@jobe1888]

The cute guy is the most intelligent and rational. Matt and the other one on the right are sour.

[@thestrengthcircuit7556]

Teams play rugby according to the laws that govern the game. Teams do not play rugby because of fashion! Change the laws change the game, if you keep the laws teams will find a way to play the game that best fits the laws!

[@bradrockl8330]

What kind of Pundits is this 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Yeeted_Utensil]

Shit ones