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Springboks Set to Make History in Rugby World Cup Final Match with All Blacks

Published October 28, 2023
1 years ago

Johannesburg - As the Rugby World Cup final draws near, the Springboks are on the cusp of marking their name in the annals of rugby history. With former rugby lock Kobus Wiese unflinching in his confidence on his team making it to the final, the possibility of back-to-back World Cup wins could soon be a reality for the Springboks.


Falling no short of unforgettable, tonight's match at the Stade de France sees the Springboks square up against their long-standing adversaries, the All Blacks. A face-off that significantly marks their third matchup this year, with the All Blacks seizing their first victory 35-20 in Auckland and the Springboks claiming the second match 35-7 at Twickenham in August.


The lead-up to the final finds the Springboks in fierce battle against France and England, clawing their way to the top with razor-thin victories. Despite the tight margins, Wiese maintains his unwavering faith in the team, praising their determination and tenacity as key to putting them in the final berth.


Acknowledging the Springboks' triumph over the All Blacks in a previous friendly match in Twickenham, Wiese emphasizes that the impending match will be vastly different, with coach Jacques Nienaber expected to play a similar hand that has brought them success throughout the tournament.


Various players such as Eben Etzabeth, Kwagga Smith, and captain Siya Kolisi are anticipated to significantly influence the game's outcome, with Kolisi particularly lauded for his resilience in bouncing back from injury. Meanwhile, lock partners Marvin Orie and Jean Kleyn share a hopeful outlook towards confronting the All Blacks' renowned courage and skillfulness.


Nienaber has doorstepped his team, aiming for formidable frontline action supplemented by the experienced partnership of Handre Pollard and Faf de Klerk. Making his mark again, Siya Kolisi surpasses John Smit as the most capped Springbok captain at World Cups.


With excitement pervading the air, the final match that could make Rugby World Cup history is only around the corner. As rugby fans across South Africa and the globe tune in on 9pm tonight, all eyes will be on the Springbok's battle against the indomitable All Blacks, making every heart-stopping moment simply unmissable.



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