Rugby World Cup final predictions: New Zealand on a roll and a game too far for South Africa
. On Saturday, both teams are competing to achieve the honour of being the first country to win the Webb Ellis Cup four times.
The biggest stage in rugby will host the most intense rivalry in the sport during the final on Saturday night.
It has been a long time since New Zealand and South Africa faced each other in a final, and they both have the opportunity to be the first team to win four championships.
The rugby specialists at Telegraph Sport are foreseeing which team will be triumphant in winning the Webb Ellis Cup.
NZ Beats SA 21-12
According to the blog, South Africa currently has the most talented team in the world. However, after only winning by one point in successive matches against France and England, it seems like they may struggle. New Zealand, on the other hand, easily won their last game and have been improving every week since they lost their first match to France. Although England put up a good fight against South Africa, Ian Foster's team has the ability to score points and potentially win their fourth World Cup.
South Africa Beat New Zealand 23-21
Since last November, I have been supporting the Springboks for the World Cup. Back then, a different team managed to beat England, ending the reign of Eddie Jones. Even now, I still cannot change my support for them. The New Zealand team has a plan to give South Africa difficulties, and they will be hoping to repeat their success from their meeting in Auckland three months ago. With an additional day for preparation and a straightforward win in the semi-finals, they surely have an advantage at this point in the competition.
In simple terms, Siya Kolisi's team is very experienced and determined in crucial matches. Even with the impressive offensive capability of New Zealand, the champions' strategic plays, which were expertly countered by England until the final stretch of an exciting semi-final, will create sufficient opportunities for victory.
Kiwi Rugby Dominates Springboks: 20-9 Victory
England demonstrated the strategy needed to beat the Springboks. Meanwhile, New Zealand had an advantage with an additional day to rest and prepare, as well as facing weaker opponents in the semi-finals. Furthermore, they have the necessary strength to handle the formidable Springbok substitutes.
The All Blacks have a strong desire to seek vengeance following their defeat at Twickenham in August. They will be facing a South African team that has been battered both physically and mentally in the past two weeks. The precision and swiftness of their performance should lead them to victory.
NZ Beats SA 27-24
This is going to be an exciting final. The All Blacks are known for their accuracy, with an average of five points scored for every attack in Argentina's 22 during their semi-final. On the other hand, South Africa's scrum is their strongest asset, with Ox Nche's substitution making the difference in their win against England. Both teams are aiming for their fourth World Cup title, so we can expect many tries. Will Jordan could potentially set a record as the best wing in his generation if he scores his ninth try in the tournament. However, Cheslin Kolbe also shines in finals, as evidenced in the previous tournament.
South Africa Beat New Zealand 24-19
When deciding who will win, you should consider some important questions about the upcoming match between New Zealand and South Africa. Firstly, can the replacement front row of South Africa handle the pressure and challenge New Zealand effectively like they did against France and England in the quarter and semi-finals respectively? Secondly, will the All Blacks be able to provide enough space out wide for players like Mark Telea and Will Jordan to perform well? Thirdly, can the back row of Shannon Frizell, Sam Cane and Ardie Savea play effectively at the breakdown like they did against Ireland? Fourthly, can Cheslin Kolbe and Kurt-Lee Arendse fare better in the kicking game than they did against England? These questions make it hard to predict the winner, but I could see New Zealand winning. However, writing off South Africa seems unwise, and I think the Springboks by five has a good chance of happening.
"New Zealand Wins By 1-3 Points"
If South Africa can overcome the emotional exhaustion from the previous two weeks, where they narrowly defeated both France and England, and repeat their performance from the first game, they have a shot at winning. However, I believe that the All Blacks possess more energy. They had a less demanding semi-final against Argentina, and an additional day to recuperate and plan ahead.
