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Daniel Gallan

'For South Africans, there is no greater challenge'

The 2023 Rugby World Cup final is just another chapter in a 102-year page-turner in which the All Blacks currently have bragging r…

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Will All Blacks or Springboks taste World Cup glory at Stade de France?

The equation is simple for the All Blacks and Springboks on Saturday night: dominate the opening exchanges.

Opinion
Daniel Gallan

How the France and England wins showed the Springboks are built different

After narrow one-point wins over France and England, South Africa have proved a resolve that few can match

Opinion
Tom Vinicombe

The All Blacks' hopes against Springboks rest on young shoulders

The scrum battle will prove decisive at the Stade de France on Saturday night.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

What the All Blacks will have learned from Springboks' set-piece battle

Until the last half-hour of their semi-final with South Africa, England won the tactical battle hands-down.

Opinion
Graham Simmons

Ox, Koch and Polly

The last dance comes down to toe-to-toe combat between two familiar Southern Hemisphere heavyweights in Paris

Opinion
Mick Cleary

Mick Cleary: 'What has changed is that England have regained respect'

England's ills are not entirely cured but they made a huge step in the right direction against the world champion Springboks

Opinion
Gregor Paul

The All Blacks might just have the best wing combination in the world

Will Jordan and Mark Telea are giving the All Blacks a lethal attacking threat on both sides of the field.

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Ben Kay

Ben Kay: 'I’ve seen bigger upsets in sport than England winning tonight'

Steve Borthwick's men are clear underdogs against the Springboks and will hope to cause a huge upset in Paris

Opinion
Sam Larner

Why peaking for a World Cup could be pointless

Much is made of building one's form during the RWC cycle but the unpredictable nature of Test rugby can make coaches wonder if it …

Opinion
Tom Bradshaw

'There is far too much naysaying around England - the Boks are beatable'

England must believe megaton South Africa and their fabled Bomb Squad are not invincible.

Opinion
Mark Orders

'Welsh rugby has much to do for the national team to prosper in Australia in 2027'

Warren Gatland exited the World Cup with the goodwill of the Welsh rugby public and will waste no time in preparing for the journe…

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