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

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

England kicked the ball more than South Africa tonight.

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😂

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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!🔥🔥🏉❤️

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

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.

No surprise from Matt😂😂😂

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

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

But England kicked more than Springboks by far mile

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

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

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

The boks play knockout rugby they have incredible fighting spirit.

Go go Springboks, go go Proteas

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Bring it home 🇳🇿 Go the AB's!! 🦾💪🏻

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

We play our way win or loss 🇿🇦❤️🏉

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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 .

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

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

On overall performance throughout the tournament SA deserved to go through

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

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 🏆

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

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.

Thank You Love your Show

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

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

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

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!

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

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

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

The way Ireland plays it😂😂😂

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

Wooow you guys play with your strength

NZ is in a class above as off the past month

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

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.

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

Bitter Little Irishman 🤣🤣🤣🤣

NZ are gonna smack the BOKs….. They played their final against a very good ENGLAND side…… Matt is right they just getting warmed up and look too good defensively for the BOKs…..their style will be beautiful on the day Good luck 🔥💯🖤

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

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

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.

These pundits saying that SA’s style of play is not the one should just look at the side of the jersey to see how many WC’s they’ve won. And crunch KO games don’t always depend on style, but rather who is clutch in crucial moments.

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

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

What kind of Pundits is this 😂😂😂😂😂

😂😂😂 “South Africa win it will be bad for Rugby“ 😂😂😂😂🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 🏆🏆🏆🏆

Big forwards are important but fast paced and fit forwards are also. NZ will play at a pace that will aim to fatigue the Bokz. Bokz will try slow the game down and play at their tempo. We’ll see what type of forwards prevails

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.

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

SA/NZ only 2 that has respect for the game of rugby. Other teams seem to not like the physicality it involves or are scared of big guys. Mostly countries where soccer is their number 1 sport

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

Keeping things in perspective, New Zealand had key players missing with injuries in the Twickenham game and the opener against France. What you see now is a full strength team and the results that go with it. The box kick is used a lot to counter the rush defence which became prevalent years ago. New Zealand has too much class and flair for the boks and should win the final.

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.