All Blacks

Wallabies predict a ‘black out’ in final

Adam Ashley-Cooper, Matt Giteau and Drew Mitchell have backed New Zealand to beat South Africa and claim a record fourth World Cup title on Saturday.

All Blacks ‘Easy Company’ to give Bomb Squad hell

New Zealand are eager to unleash their own version of the Springboks’ famed Bomb Squad and “get into the trenches” in the World Cup final, says All Blacks flank Dalton Papali’i.

All Blacks to defuse Bomb Squad

Forwards coach Jason Ryan said New Zealand have a plan to “take some gas” out of the Springboks’ substitutes when the teams clash in the World Cup final on Saturday.

Watch: Rassie to show final piece of Bok puzzle

Keo and Zels decompress after South Africa’s high-pressure win against England, and look ahead to a blockbuster final against the All Blacks.

All Blacks to drop ‘bomb’ on Boks

Tamaiti Williams recognises the strength of the Bok bench, but the All Blacks prop is relishing the physical challenge when the teams clash in the World Cup final on Saturday.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 21: Rassie Erasmus, Director of Rugby of South Africa look on prior to the Rugby World Cup France 2023 semi final match between England and South Africa at Stade de France on October 21, 2023 in Paris, France.

Jake: Rassie doesn’t need to fuel Boks’ fire

Drawing on his experience of guiding the Springboks to the 2007 World Cup, Jake White says the opportunity to write a piece of history is more than enough motivation for the defending champions.

Pick the champions: Boks vs All Blacks

Who will win the Rugby World Cup for an unprecedented fourth time when the Boks face the All Blacks in the final on Saturday? Let us know here!

Boks brace for All Blacks blitz

The Springboks will try to deny New Zealand an early lead as they expect the All Blacks to fly out of the blocks in Saturday’s World Cup final.

South Africa's fly-half Handre Pollard hits and converts a penalty kick leading to South Africa winning the France 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-final match between England and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 21, 2023.

Mils: Pollard to make All Blacks ‘uncomfortable’

Former New Zealand international Mils Muliaina says the Springboks need to start Handre Pollard if they want to beat the All Blacks in Saturday’s World Cup final.

South Africa's flanker Kwagga Smith (C) celebrates scoring a try during the pre-World Cup Rugby Union match between New Zealand and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium in west London, on August 25, 2023.

All Blacks take lessons from Twickenham massacre

In Saturday’s World Cup final, the Springboks can expect an All Blacks side that will know how to cope with the challenges they faced when the two teams last clashed at Twickenham.