New Zealand vs South Africa – Rugby World Cup final: Springboks aim to defend title against All Blacks – FREE stream

THE last two winners of the Rugby World Cup square off in a mouthwatering final as holders South Africa take on 2011 and 2015 victors New Zealand.

The Springboks beat England in the showpiece four years ago in Japan and are out to repeat the feat in France.

South Africa booked their place in the final with a narrow one-point win over EnglandAP

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New Zealand thrashed Argentina 44-6 in their semi-final[/caption]

They go into the clash after getting one over the Red Rose again, narrowly edging the semi-final 16-15 right at the death.

And in the previous round, the South Africans also won by one point against France.

The All Blacks have had a simpler route to the final and have navigated it with relative ease after losing the tournament opener to Les Bleus.

New Zealand were able to stroll confidently past Argentina in the last four, thrashing them 44-6.

And the win came after sending Ireland home in the quarter-final.

This weekend’s encounter at the Stade de France is a rematch of the epic 1995 Rugby World Cup final, in which the Springboks claimed the trophy on home soil.

And the Springboks will be hoping to claim back-to-back titles and match their opponents achievements in 2011 and 2015.

Either skippers Sam Cane and Siya Kolisi will lift the Webb Ellis Cup.

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It’s safe to say that the whole world is waiting in anticipation and SunSport have all the details you need ahead of the big game.

Team News

New Zealand:

Coach Ian Foster will supposedly bulk up his bench to deal with South Africa’s ‘Bomb Squad‘.

To deal with the late Springbok charge, hooker Samisoni Taukei’aho and prop Nepo Laulala could be brought on to add size and strength to the scrum.

Meanwhile, there are rumours that Richie Mo’unga might have suffered an injury blow that could keep him out the final.

Damian McKenzie could come in at No10 in his place.

South Africa:

Bongi Mbonambi will start after being cleared of racism following allegations made in the semi-final by England’s Tom Curry.

Faf de Klerk and Handre Pollard will also return to the starting line-up.

The duo both featured in the 2019 final with the latter kicking 22 points en route to his side winning the Webb Ellis Cup for the third time.

Star Man

Will Jordan – All Blacks

Jordan has the most tries this tournament with eight. His speed could be key in unlocking a South African defence that don’t concede too many penalties.

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Will Jordan was sensational in the semi-final against Argentina[/caption]

Eben Etzebeth – Springboks

South Africa have a plethora of talents at their disposal but lock Etzebeth’s several powerful displays in the second row this tournament have really caught the eye.

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Eben Etzebeth will be a key man in the final[/caption]

SunSport prediction

Expect a tight game with New Zealand to edge it.

What are the odds?

• New Zealand win: 8/11
• Draw: 17/1
• South Africa win: 13/10

*Odds courtesy of Paddy Power and are correct at the time of publication.

When is New Zealand vs South Africa

• New Zealand’s Rugby World Cup Final against South Africa will take place TONIGHT – Saturday, October 28.
• The match will get underway at 8pm BST.
• Stade de France, just north of Paris in the commune of Saint-Denis will host the fixture with an approximate capacity of 81,000 fans.
• The All Blacks have defeated the Springboks in every World Cup encounter they’ve had since 2003.

What TV channel is New Zealand vs South Africa on and can it be live streamed FREE?

• New Zealand vs South Africa will be broadcast LIVE on ITV1 with coverage starting at 7:15pm for an 8pm kick off.
• Fans can live stream the World Cup final for FREE via the ITVX app/website.
• Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to stay up to date with all the action.

New Zealand team

Backs: 15 Beauden Barrett, 14 Will Jordan, 13 Rieko Ioane, 12Jordie Barrett, 11 Mark Tele’a, 10 Richie Mo’unga, 9 Aaron Smith.

Forwards: 1 Ethan de Groot, 2 Codie Taylor, 3 Tyrel Lomax, 4 Brodie Retallick, 5 Scott Barrett, 6 Shannon Frizell, 7 Sam Cane (captain), 8 Ardie Savea.

Replacements: 16 Samisoni Taukei’aho, 17 Tamaiti Williams, 18 Nepo Laulala, 19 Samuel Whitelock, 20 Dalton Papali’i, 21 Finlay Christie, 22 Damian McKenzie, 23 Anton Lienert-Brown

South Africa team

Backs: 15 Damian Willemse, 14 Kurt-Lee Arendse, 13 Jesse Kriel, 12 Damian de Allende, 11 Cheslin Kolbe, 10 Handre Pollard, 9 Faf de Klerk

Forwards: 1 Steven Kitshoff, 2 Mbongeni Mbonambi, 3 Frans Malherbe, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 5 Franco Mostert, 6 Siya Kolisi (captain), 7 Pieter-Steph Du Toit, 8 Duane Vermeulen.

Replacements: 16 Deon Fourie, 17 Ox Nche, 18 Trevor Nyakane, 19 Jean Kleyn, 20 RG Snyman, 21 Kwagga Smith, 22 Jasper Wiese, 23 Willie Le Roux.