After almost two months of competition, the 2023 Rugby World Cup will deliver its verdict this Saturday, October 28 with the poster between New Zealand and South Africa. Follow the match live.
21:35 – Another problem on the sidelines (27′)
Since the start of this New Zealand – South Africa, Ian Foster’s men have been harvesting on the keys they obtain.
21:32 – The Boks recover (25′)
Wasted opportunity for New Zealand on this touch recovered by the South African defense.
21:31 – A nice touch for the All Blacks (24′)
Willemse is pushed into touch after a kick in the last 22 meters of the Springboks. Kiwi supporters push!
21:26 – New penalty and new transformation for Pollard (19′)
The South African striker scores three new points in this New Zealand – South Africa. The New Zealanders lack discipline at the start of the final.
21:24 – The All Blacks react (17′)
Mo’unga restarts this final of the Rugby World Cup 2023 by scoring the first three points for his team in this New Zealand – South Africa. However, the start of the match was one-sided. Frizell’s return seems to do some good.
21:23 – Willemse’s decisive retreat!
The rebound is unfavorable to Ardie Savea who was very close to being able to score the first try for this New Zealand – South Africa! Willemse returned in time and is vigilant.
21:21 – Frizell is back (14′)
Finally, Frizell’s yellow card remains yellow and the number 6 of the All Blacks returns to the pitch at the Stade de France.
21:20 – Three new points for Pollard (13′)
The South African scorer does it again and adds three new points in this New Zealand – South Africa.
21:18 – New Zealand penalized (12′)
New opportunity to take points for the Boks in this New Zealand – South Africa. The All Blacks are still penalized a few meters from their goal.
9:17 p.m. – The All Blacks overwhelmed! (11′)
For the moment, the Boks are above the All Blacks and are putting a lot of pressure on the opposing camp. The yellow card seems detrimental to Ian Foster’s players. The South Africans have a good touch to play.
21:15 – The Boks get into rhythm (9′)
Jacques Nienaber’s men want to set a hell of a pace at the start of New Zealand – South Africa. They quickly play a throw-in in the opponent’s half.
21:12 – Pollard’s good kick (8′)
The South African striker reverses the game and Kolbe goes into the duel. He wins it and the Boks get a good touch until the intervention of Wayne Barnes who returns to a forward.
21:08 – Mbonambi must come out (4′)
It’s a huge blow for the Boks in this New Zealand – South Africa! Mbonambi is replaced after this illicit gesture by Frizell. Dean Fourie, who is not a hooker, replaces him.
21:07 – The post goes in for Pollard! (3′)
Handre Pollard opens the scoring in this 2023 Rugby World Cup final! 3-0 for the Boks.
21:06 – Shannon Frizell receives a yellow (3′)
The number 6 of the All Blacks received a yellow in this New Zealand – South Africa which could turn into red. This is perhaps a first turning point in this final.
9:05 p.m. – Already have an injury? (3′)
This could be a huge blow for the Boks. The only professional hooker is on the ground. Frizell made a mistake by entering the side of the ruck. The knee may have turned.
21:04 – Etzebeth’s caramel! (2′)
What a huge tackle from the South African number 4 on Mo’unga who then gets up after a few seconds on the ground.
21:02 – A first kick (1′)
Willemse receives the kick-off from New Zealand – South Africa and finds a touch at the halfway line.
9:02 p.m. – Here we go!
The moment of history has arrived! This New Zealand – South Africa has just started after the whistle from evening referee Wayne Barnes.
20:52 – Time for the match!
The closing ceremony has just ended at the Stade de France and the final of the 2023 Rugby World Cup will begin in just over five minutes. The two teams return to the pitch to play this New Zealand – South Africa.
8:42 p.m. – The Webb Ellis Trophy is at the Stade de France
They will pass by before entering the pitch of the Stade de France. The All Blacks and the Springboks will want to lift it and have had this dream since the start of the competition almost two months ago. The World Cup was installed on the lawn of the Dyonisian enclosure.
8:35 p.m. – The closing ceremony will begin
This New Zealand – South Africa is the last match of the 2023 Rugby World Cup and it will follow the closing ceremony which begins in a few minutes. Mika will sing during a mini-concert which should last five minutes.
20:28 – An advantage for New Zealand
This New Zealand – South Africa obviously remains very undecided but since the start of the World Cup, the All Blacks have dominated several statistical tables. The New Zealanders have scored 325 points, scored 48 tries and had 35 conversions. These are the best statistics of this 2023 Rugby World Cup.