World Cup Final PREVIEW | John Smit and Victor Matfield go deep on All Blacks rivalry |

[@AllBlacks]

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[@yangtze873]

“Subconsciously it’s the final the Northern Hemisphere really wanted” 😂😂😂 Legends of the game ❤️

[@nzfreeski]

😂😂😂 Great comment eh

[@MarkGardiner-j9u]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Hullabaloo23]

where's all our Northerners at😂

[@ksogoni6003]

@@Hullabaloo23 still celebrating group stages

[@dylanstephens7691]

Love the respect between these two nations. Going to be one for the ages !!

[@salomonligthelm14]

Jeez I love Ardie - would also make a solid captain - super inspiring!

[@lensrugbymotivation]

Brutal but beautiful... thanks Springboks and the greatest respect to the All Blacks

[@JustinBieberFanSA]

As a Springbok suppoorter, I must say... I have the utmost respect for Ardie. The man is a beast on the field and such a great guy off the pitch. Playing for God and family, always great! Good luck this weekend to both teams. May the best team come out on top and win this bloody thing!

[@nepiahemopo1702]

Good on you, mate.

[@IAMJEFFREY-cw9ns]

Best loose forward in the game imo and I'm a Springbok supporter too. Ardie Savea is a machine.

[@Footballuk358]

As South African I have the utmost respect for NZ and just love it when we play them. I have NZ friends and I just the love culture and the people. Let’s have a great final and celebrate both teams 🎉

[@taniac1860]

Although I’ve seen some idiots putting up ignorant (from both sides) comments, I think overall, most of us here in NZ, are feeling the same sentiment as you just in reverse 😊. In all honesty I think we have both reached that pinnacle, where we know both teams are the driving force of world rugby. It’s only a whisker between the teams and unfortunately there can only be one winner. Good luck for the weekend, as much as I would love the AB’s to win, I can’t say I will feel distraught if the don’t. They will have just lost to the better team on the day.

[@phillipmurray1724]

55 years young and there is no other team on the planet (in any sport) that i have more respect for than the SA Rugby team. Their history, our history, the number one sport in both countries, the absolute physicality they bring and one of my all time favourite players ever being a young prop Ockie Oosthuizen! Still there can be only one and the ABs will rise to the occasion. Respek!

[@warwicks2780]

Soccer is the number 1 sport in South Africa. Rugby is number 1 in Wales, and then you have to look to the islands.

[@phillipmurray1724]

@@warwicks2780 true that! 👍🏽

[@YallNotWhite_YourPINK]

​@@warwicks2780cope better cupcake NZ is Aotearoa a Pacific nation and unlike your players our players are born here or came here very young unlike your best players who go there well past twenties 😂😂😂

[@Tuntira]

​@@warwicks2780It's pretty close in my. Opinion, a LOT of people play football as it's a "black" sport, however the rugby system is SIGNIFICANTLY more developed and the whole country is watching. Whereas when Bafana plays, it's nowhere near as big

[@warwicks2780]

@@YallNotWhite_YourPINK Bro I’m just checking facts, not looking for a fight. Not sure on your point but I’m part Māori, part Welsh and my team is the ABs. Be proud of your nation cupcake, we all just want a good game :)

[@Reformed1-e1c]

Man I grew up watching these SA players. Legends! Gave us some hard battles.

[@m.daniels1496]

Gotta love our springboks brothers✊🏾🇳🇿🤜🏽🤛🏿

[@macdonaldorina93]

Absolute legends of the game John Smit and Victor Mattfield...

[@pietiebeyers5237]

Love Ardie Savea and all these guys. If the Boks dont win the WC, I really hope The All Blacks do! 😉💚🖤

[@MrAhuapai]

well I dont think there are any other options so your wish will come true.

[@MrH4N0]

@@MrAhuapai 😂😂😂 The referee's may have a chance

[@karldoyle8470]

The other option is?

[@Sole_Mio_685]

Great line from Smit at the start 😂 mad respect for the Boks and up the mighty All Blacks 🖤

[@brandstefff]

South Africans are cool people ❤ up the abs

[@geoffreysmith49]

AB supporter here. The past few years it's been one for us, one for you, very 50-50. There has been vast improvement in Springbok rugby since Rassie arrived on the scene, which has made everyone else better too. If the Boks win, they will have played the top 5 ranked teams. They have been immense and 3 of the 4 best matches I have ever seen had Bokke participation. Right now I feel we are in a better place, fresher, peaking. Probably will come down to the bench unless we get off to the perfect start. I certainly feel better about us than i did after the first test against France and I have had to withdraw a lot of not-so-nice comments about fozzy and Cane. Up the Blacks. It will be war. I know neither side will have left anything on the park

[@MarkGardiner-j9u]

Lotta Kiwis,s will be eating Foster humble pie❤❤

[@scribblescratch3011]

Awesome respect between the Allblacks and Boks old school players are awesome having a laugh

[@logan17sentinel44]

These are the games to live for team! WE ARE THE STORM! FEEL THE MANA! Lets gooo All Blacks 🖤🇳🇿🖤

[@colinfuller6361]

Been waiting 28 years for the sequel to 1995! 😀

[@ironmantwilliam]

My 2 favorite SA players much respect 🇳🇿🤝🇿🇦🍻

[@dbrohard2808]

Much Respect for the Bokkez they will always be our greatest Rivals, up the Abz

[@newmusic4383]

respect to SA and All Blacks

[@bbarxx]

Legends right there, Victor is still the best lock in my eyes.

[@rausagesaw]

This is the final of my South African dreams. I love the All Blacks, there isn't any other team that I'd hope to see us in the final with. Excited for the Haka and our national anthem and the game of course ! I just know both teams are going to give it their all. To the AB's much love and respect ❤ May the best team win 🇳🇿 🇿🇦 Bokke !! We are stronger together, green and gold for the win 🎉

[@markcribb2082]

Good luck from Perth Western Australia to our All Blacks Kia Kaha Brothers

[@mikecl8803]

The rivalry between these 2 teams is unmatched, i cant wait for saturday, im shouting for the boks, but there is no other team in the world i dont mind losing too, good luck to both teams, love the all blacks, just love the bokke a lot more 😂, common bokke youngot this 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@rchw8052]

We love you guys too brother. 🙏❤️

[@YallNotWhite_YourPINK]

Honestly im glad its out greatest rivals who are in the finals!!! I pray and hope we win but if we lose then there is no other team i would rather lose too.

[@brianhoppy]

Inspiring words from Ardie .Love that he acknowledges the Saviour so well. Can't wait for this match . Players and officials chomping at the bit, let alone the huge support base around the planet .

[@HeeniKeke]

So proud of ABs! We know you can do it! 🎉🎉❤❤

[@IAMJEFFREY-cw9ns]

Great locks come & go but Victor Matfield was the absolute master of line outs.

[@sherwinweimers3066]

Super proud team All Blacks super proud go New Zealand

[@The_CEO_RoundTable]

As a springbok supporter, this session was much needed for me because Victor and John convinced me that we can win this game. I haven't been this nervous about a game in a while. No matter what happens, back to back final is massive for our country ❤

[@siix477]

Legends of the game VM was one of my favourite players ever and I'm a kiwi.

[@kobusdutoitbosman6240]

excellent Kameraderie, RIVALRY and just the feeling that THIS ONE is the ULTIMATE ONE NADA can set thát feeling aside NOTHING…simple 👊🔥🥂💥🧨

[@korocam9137]

One More Boys! Leave everything on the field, Let’s Go, Up the ABs! ❤️🔥🏉

[@danwikaira3949]

Lessgo All blacks, you're already champions in my books, you got this

[@darthkage2163]

After hearing everyone dismiss both our teams throughout the tournament and this year yet here we both stand "The Big Dawgs" in the final as fate intended 2 championships each in the past four tournaments three titles each in total both vying for title number 4 what a match we are going to be privilege to witness 👏

[@cruiznnz]

Thanks to the Front Row my respect for SA has grown even more. The Bokke that they have interviewed have spoken about their families living with them in their Hotels. I don't think the ABs do this and it would be interesting to know. As a Kiwi how can we not respect that their whanau are included in everything.

[@AK-wc9rl]

"Subconsciously it's the final the Northern Hemisphere really wanted" Lol you got to love John Smit. Funny dude.

[@MarkGardiner-j9u]

Made me laugh,that comment ❤

[@JayMcKay-j6n]

That truck is fast. Fastest on the Autoroute seepurb . Just want say that my father watched my brotrher die in a bike accident in November last year in NewPlymouth. i came back home to watch the first word cup with him since 1987. Alex , now 84 played for St Pats Silverstream 1st 15 then played for TuKapa for years. i taught him to connect this chat to his usual buttons on the tv. He is hooked like billy bush he said

[@RealAshjit]

Can't wait for this Clash, It's going to be EPIC !!!

[@tonytuhoro23]

So bloody pumped especially by the All Black players being pumped wot?! Saying go New Zealand. Go the All Black you got it Wow! Image the Players saying go New Zealand. Do it for yourselves. Astounding Kia Kaha Chur. World Wide All Black Supporters get around them. This is your team. 😮😮😮😮😮😮❤❤❤❤

[@bver1149]

Kia kaha kia toa

[@bver1149]

❤

[@kamakoa]

Let's go nz

[@LukeZealand]

Loving the consistent content from the team. One Love.

[@serengetistudio]

“They will be at their best “ 🙌🏾🏉

[@MarkGardiner-j9u]

Northern Hemisphere teams,take note and learn ❤❤

[@ashleyakh]

Love John & Vic🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@pietiebeyers5237]

Top content! Thanks gents! 🏉💚🖤🙏

[@CAPEFLATZ27]

Love from cape town s.a .....go A.B❤️❤️❤️💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@daggaboom]

It's only Tuesday and I'm so bloody nervous. I hope our fatigue isn't an issue come game day and we give a good game

[@sinbincreations]

Tell you what though, and I'm as big an AB's supporter as you'll get... If the boks win, they did it the hard way. Beating 5 of the top 6? No mean feat 👍🏉🖤

[@jordanmehau8218]

Leeesshhgooo boys # UP THE MIGHTY ALLBLACKS 🇳🇿🖤🖤💪💪🏆 CHEEHOOOO

[@likimabullbekiNz]

Legends❤

[@damonpheiffer1533]

Sir JK is a right Kant

[@jj88jj88jj]

So arrogant.. "I don't really care" when asked about playing Saffa

[@bakivaotuua9120]

Closet rivalry in World Rugby, may the best team win!!

[@bellajallow9502]

Well done guys ❤❤❤❤

[@eleayafrost7951]

Even though I'm a Springbok fan, I honestly just want to watch a "clash of the titans" game. I hope that both teams are on top form, and neither have an "off day". I hope the ref is switched on, and doesn't leave anyone saying "it's the ref's fault". I really want the rugby world to look back at this game and say "both teams played phenomenal rugby". I love the All Blacks too. This is like getting into a boxing ring and your opponent is your brother. You desperately want to win, but you don't want him to lose either, because you love him. Some will understand what I'm trying to say, others won't. Good luck to both teams.

[@lkuc06]

Love these lads

[@MrH4N0]

I'm feeling nervous for the boys in Black, and I'm sitting at home and its only Wednesday lol

[@greenblood5640]

The All Blacks brought me immense joy when they knocked out Ireland. Ireland was ill prepared mentally. In their mind they won the WC when the Boks gave the pool game to them. Not so easy Ireland, you have to earn it on the right time.

[@shanemorrison9002]

All blacks play the fastest game The Boks play the toughest game,The skills are there,The skulls are crushed,Beat them on the outside,Run over the Top, Compete at set play,Grind them into the dust!The Work Ethics of both teams is the same WIN!!!

[@mrgreen3629]

Two great rugby nations will collide and I can’t wait!

[@royholley6856]

All Blacks Win World Cup ! Will Jordan breaks record of most tries in a world cup !

[@saturdayplayer2492]

Hope that the weather is fine and dry. Can't pick between them. Just hope the better team wins and that the referee doesn't have too much of a say.

[@Auth0R_M0RGaN]

Weather apparently is gonna be the same conditions as SA V England.

[@faigafanene201]

GO ALL blacks 👍🤙💪💪💪

[@Keizer_Soze]

I'd be upset if the Springboks don't win...but at least we'll keep in the family in the Southern Hemisphere. 💚🖤

[@ChrisPerkins-i7h]

You can be upset because you wont win

[@ryandeetlefs1578]

Before 1987 the Springboks had been the most dominant team in history...

[@andyboyd720]

Backing Black all the way - yeah boi’s🏉👍❤️❤️❤️

[@Neil-o8r]

John and Victor both talk of physical threat- cane is only a physical threat to himself- Razor will drop cane as fast as cane drops the ball

[@432htz3]

I gree,Hes good when he is on but his consistency for what ever reason has let him down.

[@williamcash5316]

No one see's cane because he don't do the flash stuff he's a bloody work horse next time keep a eye on him

[@zukisamhlakaza2218]

John Smith Captain

[@Tehui1974]

To me, as a kiwi, the All Blacks versus Springboks rivalry is the equivalent of Ali versus Frazier in boxing and the Lakers versus Celtics in basketball. What are some other great sporting rivalries?

[@madyak222]

What a Great World cup, All Blacks getting hammered early, A lot of haters & doubters came out of the woodwork a lot of "supporters weren't being supportive, I kept saying it was'nt a bad thing after beating SA in SA & NZ just weeks before, the AB's short 4-5 players, may have been a bit complacent? The refing (F-ing Refing🙂) may have influenced the outcome somewhat, making it hard for the AB's to play their game? As kiwis we have to grow a set and support our team through the ups and downs. It's part of the reality in the modern game, every other country that has a Rugby heart knows this, as no other team has the legacy of the All Blacks. Every game, is one more game boys, but this one is special, putting the Boks back in their deserved box at number two, is as important to me as another Webb Ellis, just as the Bledisloe is more important than most tests. Kia kaha, Have a massive game, this is this teams legacy towards the Black jersey! Kia kaha. Have a great game, much respect to every player, from both teams, but, GO THE ALL BLACKS.

[@Iisak1000]

Does andy know his hat goes on the other way ? Jokes aside 3 bloody legends!

[@macdonaldorina93]

First...from +254 Kenya...Go ABs...

[@nzfreeski]

Kiwis and South Africans are so similar - not just rugby

[@steviehenry3940]

Bring it home boys. Up the All Blacks ❤

[@mhh8072]

He’s a crack up John schmit

[@Revelation14315]

Common ALL BLACKS 🖤🖤🖤 lets get it

[@towbiyah998]

The reason why NZ rugby is so good is because of South Africa pushing them to their limits. There is absolutely nothing between these teams apart from winning stats . Which goes out the door when it comes to winning the World Cup.

[@432htz3]

Same for SA with all blacks pushing them. Huge history between the two teams.

[@waynetaylor121]

Who dos'nt love South African 🏉

[@jamescooper-hope6930]

If the Boks are any where as solid as JKs glasses, they're in for a serious chance. 🇳🇿 🍻 🇿🇦

[@MHK19701]

Gotta love the saffas😂❤🇿🇦🇳🇿

[@YallNotWhite_YourPINK]

0:03 sticking it to the overrated north is beyond comedic 😂

[@ravinjay495]

will be battle between pollard and Richie Mo'unga

[@multipletanksyndrome]

Are you bringing the van back from France?

[@danielbailey6943]

The all blacks 31 boks 20

[@DaveL1106]

Why are we not talking about the Aussie anymore in a WC unreal

[@chantelp]

They will be back next RWC - mark my words. This is going to be an epic battle between two giants - Boks🫱🏾‍🫲🏽AB

[@CG-or1re]

RIP Australia

[@jonathanconrad5448]

Fatigue has hit the bokke,3 big games after each other, I don't see they will recover for the big dance,up you all blacks

[@turangatohiariki3042]

🇳🇿🇿🇦💯👍🏽

[@6aubz]

0:04 tough time to be from the northern hemisphere 😂

[@fractalnomics]

Watch where you get your food from! Just saying.

[@bver1149]

Spirit willing but Siya' s leg weary subbed, no malkymarx, cant bring in yer poisioncaterers ala 1995 no refa gold rolexes = A tuff row to hoe for❤ bokke❤ this weekend

[@MooLaa-e1s]

Siya and the boys were weary/tired but also BATTLE HARDENED remember your favourite ref BRYCE LAWRENCE 2011 is he enjoying the sheep farm never mind a Rolex for services rendered.

[@BuyAnAxe]

Very silly set

[@ivandevega2902]

Subconsciously it’s the final that the NH wanted 😂

[@haupaigraham]

Opening comment, dark nailed it, John smit almost made me feel bad for your 100 game and your kid crying, and victor dropping the ball in 2015 semi

[@fu8713]

Just glad Ireland got put back in their place on ground lol got too bloody lippy too bloody smart 😂🤷🏼‍♂️

[@haupaigraham]

Up the 28th Māori battalion! Oonya JK Leah go ABs

[@haupaigraham]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂