🇿🇦Saw my first SA v NZ test in 1960.Since then not missed a test.Either on radio TV or attending.Have learnt to appreciate the heroic in either side.Just privileged to have watched this rivalry over decades.My advice to Boks:Stand still when the Haka is performed.Respect it and get your energy from facing it.Wishing no cards or injuries or poor decisions to either side.The battle and rivalry continues.

Remarkable that the two most successful sides in World cup history are only meeting in the final for the second time.

Hollywood called and they want the Springboks to win for a perfect movie ending.

The thing I loved about this World Cup was New Zealand screaming for South Africa to beat France and South Africans screaming for New Zealand to beat Ireland. I've never seen this kind of support for the South ❤

You can't help but think about how bad ass it will be if the springboks win regardless of the run they have had. Just imagine

Francois Louw....Legend & legenedary, thank you for the wonderful memories and proud moments you & your band of brothers brought to me personally and all of us in South Africa. Much love

The springboks had two massive games prior to the world cup and one hell of a road to the finals. They are running on empty win or lose RESPECT!!!

This game will live on for a generation as 95' has done. The magnitude of it will be hard to understand for the average viewer but these two teams have arguably the most fiercest rivalry in rugby and have played this amazing game at the most elite level. Fans are in for a treat this weekend may the best team win.

Luv these guys proper unbiased analysis through out the tournament

This was a report about the 1995 Rugby World Cup Final - “This year’s Rugby World Cup Final will take place on Saturday between the rampant All Blacks and their traditional rivals, the Springboks. The All Blacks stormed into yet another final with a try-fest as their star winger, and tournament-leading try scorer, ran in a hat trick of tries against their hapless opposition. The Springboks, however, narrowly scraped through their rain-drenched semi-final, with a lone try ultimately deciding the result. Unconvincing at times throughout the tournament, the Springboks face a mighty challenge in trying to stop their much-favoured opponents this weekend ..."

Looking forward to this clash of the titans! Super respect for the incredible All Blacks! 🇿🇦

Its a tough game to call. Its deeper then just rugby. Both teams do it for pride of their country

If SA win this Sat I would rate this as the greatest RWC winners off the route they have had to take to make it - they have effectively played knockout rugby since the pool games. I doubt if they can match the energy again but if they can and win it - hats off to them and to their will to win.

Thank you for some NH analysis without Springbok hate. Its refreshing

This is a damn long week, cant wait for Saturday. These two giants are going to be at it from kick-off.

South Africa coming through a rough semi final in wet conditions where they scrap it through to play the All Blacks in the final. We did it in 1995 guys...

South Africans, by our very nature, are mentally unbreakable and battle hardened by virtue of the circumstances under which we live every day. This final epitomises who we are and how we thrive. When the going gets tough - so do we!

Has to be a NZ win. They're hitting a peak and when they do that, nobody touches them.

A legend Francois Louw

Super proud of our boys for reaching the final, had a massive tournament up to this point. Nothing humiliating or bad going down in a final to a great ABs side that’s also fresh and fit and ready for a final.

Super nervous for the weekend, but can't wait !! Boks have had a tough road to the final, i guess the team selection will tell us a lot. Everyone seems to forget we have Esterhuizen and moody(well rested) and good depth. May the best team win.

Watch the argy first half again, the abs performance and physicality once again overlooked and underrated.

It is quite simple really... will the Boks be exhausted and overcooked from playing France, Ireland, Scotland, England and Tonga, with nothing left in the tank. OR, will they be battle hardened and emotionally ready for anything? In essence, this week is ALL about player management for the Boks.

SA played a tough road to this final and if they win this then they definitely deserve it. Not to take anything away from NZ they are an elite group of players and also deserve it just as much. As a SA supporter I, believe in our boys' will to win and the great rugby mind of Rassie to take us all the way

It's always a good omen when Jim doesn't back us...let's go bokke

The ABs by 20. Not joking. SA exhausted.

Yes , you could totally see that the Springboks were tired .

The Boks have had multiple battles coming up to this final so although some are saying they looked tired, they have been primed for this final ... Our boys have been dismantled by other teams via a forward battle and the Boks have seen this and thrown their lot in by picking a forwards dominated 7-1 split ... so it'll be interesting to see what Foster's tactics will be to offset this approach. Quick ball out to the back line with chips over the top ... Lots of high balls ... Chips to the Wingers ... Tackle in pairs ... Go the All Blacks

In Rassie & Springboks, we TRUST and BELIEVE 🇿🇦🏆🏉

Stats attack!! The Boks and ABs have played each other 6 times since the last RWC and it's split 3-3. The average score is NZL 23-25 RSA, but with four wins by 12 or more. So it's tight on average, but with a not insignificant chance of a blowout. Game on!!

Kwagga, man crush. The man

Love these guys! It's all about Rugby in here.

God I've hated this period with Fozzie being our coach. But 14 or 15months ago the players had the option of getting rid of him and they choose to stick with him. So for me that was it. I decided to stop my moaning. Was happy the assistant changes would make a difference but sort of just accepted we probably wouldn't win the WC. Then we played SA in the rugby championship this year and everything changed for me. I could finally see what they were trying to do. Since that game, more or less I think it's been obvious we've been keeping things game plan wise in the garage. If you cannot see that then you are blind. London was a hitout, nothing more. France in the opening game...at halftime we had them on the rack. Then after halftime we came out and just kicked the ball in the air and just gave it back to them. The game plan was so dumb (even for Foster) it was obvious that game just wasn't really a big deal to them. Since then, it has just been a nice steady buildup. And this is where I give Fozzie his dues. I think his experience at previous WCs has come to play. He understands about building thru the tornament. And I think we've got this. It doesn't mean we will win, I just think they have gone about it the correct way. I think we have them in our 2nd row. I think we match them in the starting front row, maybe even slightly edge them. The replacements are a worry to me but I am hearing back hear in NZ that we are likely going to start Laulala ahead of Newall to counter Ox. That makes sense to me. It will mean we lose a bit round the field but help hold off that 2nd wave that Ox brought last week. I think Aaron Smith has been in absolute vintage form and is one of the players of the tornament. Mounga needs to stand up and this is his chance to show the world what he's made of. The one guy that scares me...its Cheslin Colby. He is not only the best winger in the world, he is one of the best players. He won the game for SA v France. It's not just the big things he does. It's the small things as well. So if it's close. He is the one I'm worried about. I do wonder if SA make a change there as well. I thought Arandse looked vulnerable against England. And I'm wondering if they see it of advantage to either swap those 2 wingers around so Kolbe is up against Talea, who does have his defensive issues and take him away from Will Jordan, who is pretty solid defensively. Or, will we even see a Lukhanyo Am come in and play left wing to mark Jordan and move Colbe to the right? Either way, I think SA need to make an adjustment there. Anyway, I think we might just have this. I'm not at all cocky. Just have a confidence that I haven't had for a while. Or put it this way...I don't think we have played our best game yet ( and yes that includes the irish game). That doesn't mean it will be on Saturday and doesn't mean that will be enough. But the one thing we know about the SA's is that you know what they will bring. Bloody tough. But we can do it. May the best team win! Enjoyed the pod. Cheers

Guys, talk up them Abs... love it. Fact is Springboks were gassed last week.. but at their worst they still managed to win.

I cannot wait for this one, as a Bok supporter I hope we can put the AB under pressure and make it a rough evening for them.

Such a privilege yet again, thank you

Best rugby discussion week in week out over the world cup ... bonus inclusion of Francois Louw

Write us off again. We love it🇿🇦

"Howzit my bru" 🤣🤣

Vasbyt is part of South African culture. We push hard through to the end. 🇿🇦🇿🇦

“Who fuckin wants some”. Love it.

Francois Louw is a class act and likable person. The last time South Africa played New Zealand they put on a record defeat for the AB's against all opposition. There was an early red card but ultimately the Boks were clinical and blew the AB's away. It will be close but my mind's eye can see Springboks once again surprising the Rugby world and pulling off another win. Rain or shine Boks will be victorious.

Suzy better not be at our hotel, the mighty Abs by 10+ 🖤

If NZ win would Sam Whitelock become the only player to win 3 world cups? 🤔

Hats off to South Africa it came down to the conversion & penalty both missed that lost the game for the All Blacks, See you guys in South Africa 2024

I feel like the emotional toll that the Boks have will come to a head if NZ break away with 2 tries early. I hope im wrong and its a close affair. 👍🏾 Lets go Allblacks!

Boks are the best rugby foe ever. For me, going back to the Cavaliers tour of SA. Brutal games with fisty cuffs most games. Players scoring amazing tries, Andy Dalton getting his jaw broken and missing the 87 world cup, Andy Hayden threatening to take his team of the field because of bias officiating, WOW! You just don't see this type of theatre anymore. So to watch these two teams in a cup final is lip-smackingly good. Can't wait! All Blacks by 9.

Gonna say it again! Extra time, sudden death and then decided by kick-off! Who has had a look at the rules for that one!

Flouw is just a top notch bloke 👍👍👍👍

Flow,legend of a player

New Zealand have had the weather working in their favour. South Africa have either been playing in rain or in incredible humidity when new Zealand have had so many clear nights for their games. Weather might be a huge factor

It's the best game. Since I was a kid going back more than 50yrs. Radio was important broadcasts. New Zealand and South Africa. It's the ultimate game. SA GO BOKKE

Hi from NZ, this final will be legendary and for me both teams are Werthy to be in this battle and both teams can win, so may the best team win. As for Foss, we all know that if USA wanted to really beat the all blacks or the Spring books their gonna need the best couch. Noone better then the world championship couch, no disrespect to the Bokks. Hey Cinderella story for the USA and for Foss, Friendship is rugby

Reminds me of that year in Super Rugby where the Sharks beat the Bulls at Loftus, flew to Aus and beat the Reds, flew back to SA to beat the Stormers in Cape Town, then flew to NZ to play the Chiefs (who had a by weekend) in the Final. By that point it was a cake walk for the Chiefs.

Its Schmidt,Ryan,who have made the biggest difference to this All Blacks side since the Irish tour of 22

Sitting here and thinking about all these Worlds best 15 team picks, and as a South African I was privilege to see some good players, live and on TV, but the ones that stands out for me is Christian Cullen, Ian Jones, Micheal Jones, Tana Umaga, Dan Carter, Ma'a Nuno, Ruben Kruger, Joost van Der Westhuizen, Danie Gerber, Os Du Randt, Schalk Burger, ....Dam I was priviledge. To Both teams - Good luck. To Sam Cane and the AB's huge respect boys, And to Siya and the boys, PLAY THIS ONE AGAIN FOR US! Go Bokke!

Go All blacks, the best team in the rugby history!!!!

Springboks had 2 "off" games already, back to a huge performance this weekend.

I thought the comment about playing to Will Jordan was interesting, I don't think this is a good idea, he's a great player and will run it back at the Boks. ABs will play differently, more cagey, but if they don't it will be an AB win I think.

im predicting 27-20 to the All Blacks, watch this space ive seen a lot of rugby

23/20 For South Africa

In the South African Ubuntu (Togetherness) spirit as Saffa I would love to prepare a pre final banquet meal for the AB's team.

Remember the RWC 1995 and those semis. Very similar outcomes to present day. Do not underestimate the springboks , they play to a different set of mental rules.

I’m not sure if the Boks have enough bullets left in the clip… But if we are able to fire one last round then this victory alone will probably go down as our greatest in our history. This weekend reminds me of the 2012 Super Rugby season where the Sharks had to travel to Brisbane to play the Reds who had won the comp the previous year. After winning, their reward was a game against the Stormers in Cape Town which somehow they managed to win. And the last hurdle was the Chiefs away in New Zealand. As good as the Sharks were, they just didn’t have enough left in the tank and the Chiefs ended up winning quite comfortably. There’s a lot at stake at this weekend, Springboks have the history, All blacks have the pedigree. my gut is telling me All Blacks will win a fourth title this weekend. But we need to also remember that the Boks have never lost a final and are also looking to go back to back…

For me we need to get ahead by a score then pummel it home. We cant be within a droppy in the last 20.

The nice thing about the rivalry between our countries...it is based on respect and friendship...there can be no better final than between the two of us...Living in England - we were friends - with the Aussies of course...The Southern Hemisphere against the Northern always...of course I want SA to win, but if we do not...the best alternative you can think of is the All Blacks...or the Aussies...but not this year..

Well.....hate to ruin it for you but our boys did it #GoBokke

4:30 called it. Du Toit made this true

Scotland, Ireland, France, England and New Zealand to win the final will be some feat!

SA isnt afraid of any country, we even feel quitely confident vs the All Blacks. But the AB's will always be the team making the boks doubt, no other nation can do that, even if the AB's isnt on top form ( which they are right now). I do take comfort from the 35-7 defeat though, i rate we have their number. Boks by 10

Just an FYI, a fun fact, it’s not widely known but there is actually a largish (getting smaller though) contingent of South Africans that have always, and still support the ABs over the springboks. This stems back to the apartheid days when the springboks were considered to represent the oppressive Afrikaner nation. I know this because I have family and friends that still wear the black jersey to this day!

Hoping the boks do the job this weekend

Francois looks like a 6.5 creedmoor type of guy!

The WC SA haka and meaning: Eben Sous Reinaght Siya Am Frans (Even if it's a very rainy night we will seeyou in France) LeBok Trevor PTSD Mapimpi Kwagga Kwagga (The boks will stick out the tongue, give you trauma and break your face and nose twice) Vermeulen de Allende Kleyn Stokke van Staden (We will mincemeat you all into small sticks with no-one left standing) Second calf kort-Lee Kitsch off Ox Boks (Polly will be back and shortly in the second half there will be fresh blood and an Ox will break out of the box) Williams Willemse Jesse Jasper Willie Jaden (There will be speed, magic, smashes, big hits, sledging and it will feel like four halves) Erasmus Chesslearn Fluff both Deons Moodie (Rassie will give you a chess lesson, blow you over with like a feather, make you old and spoil your mood) Bongi Nienader Viking Vincent Melcome (Your side will get no nearer to the cup and we will be invincible, magnificent and welcome the cup back)

As you say, the weather will be a strong factor in this match, along with the ref and TMO. The AB’s always get away with at least 1 knock on which leads to a try. We have to just acknowledge that as a statistic. It would be lovely to sit down with a few friends and some beers and be entertained with some free running rugby. Let’s hope. As an English supporter, I just say:- Come on rugby. Today’s regulations and the English team have been ruining rugby for quite a few years now. It would be nice to think the world could learn something from a wonderful demonstration of what can be a great game.

SA 7-1 bench is going to be massive. Yes SA are probably more drained but they are superbly battle hardened and the 7 forwards will give them the energy needed in the 2nd half. SA to win this but v close.

32 -16 abs. Stars will A-line for the boys with there best game in 5 years with a statement win.

Sa tired? They make the most changes during the tournament, but had also the better teams against them. There will be also several changes by the boks sides for Saturday.

7/1 split can win us this final🤞

Don't think the easier path gives you an advantage, I see it the other way around

Fun fact,De Groots name means big in Dutch. GROOT is huge or big.

You all talking about two great teams who have made it threw the QF and SF and 3x world tiltle holders! its the build up to world cups that matter even if it means losing a couple games between world cups and going into it as under dogs its experience imo.

Love the boks....win or lose im proud....but please pull through boys. It will be the most amazing result for SA

The more forwards the Boks have on the bench, the better our stats of winning... Boks for the win

50:50 game again. Hope for another 1 point win for the Boks.

Stop talking up the ABs. We'd like to be huge underdogs please.....

Would love the Boks to hold up a huge banner during the Haka (of Mandela handing Francois the cup in 95 perhaps...). Elite mentality; psychological warfare!

I'd listen to Jim Hamilton speak rugger all day long

England making Liverpool records over here .

Boks love to be underdogs,,,all talk ,,,wait and watch

Best team will win, hope it doesn't rain and ref lets 50/50 calls go so we all get a spectical!

RAIN is the great equilizer

You can't compare games the games that the boks played VS the games that the ab's played. Beside France en Ireland they played against tier 2 level, even Argentina was a disaster. The boks played with heavy rain against England, and the one and only gameplan because of the heavy rain works for them. In all other weather conditions they never get so close. It's gonna be a great final, and that the best may win!

SA was just a little nervous. They meet their pre match fitness tests.

my prediction: SA winning drop goal in extra time

Were Pollard to be part of the winning team it would be his third WC. Also U19

The best thing could’ve happened to SA is an NZ final. They looked spent against England and yes the knock out draw they were in has taken its toll. But they will lift themselves for the All Blacks. History demands it and they’ve always fronted up.

The "Pacific Island 1st team" (better known as the NZ AB's to me) will be very tough to beat

Well done for finally recognising that England had a free pass to the semi.

Francois is bold, but I think he has put his humble pie out of reach..He might have to go looking for it..Boet