The 2023 Rugby World Cup final is upon us, as New Zealand and South Africa battle it out for more than just the Webb Ellis Cup.
Both teams will be looking to make history by winning their fourth tournament title.
With so much at stake, the conclusion to this year’s tournament promises to be an exciting one.
Read on for everything you need to know ahead of Sunday morning’s game!
New Zealand’s road to the final
Full results
L 27-13 To France
71-3 win over Namibia
Italy won 96-17
73-0 win over Uruguay
Quarterfinals
Ireland won 28-24
semifinal
W 44-6 win over Argentina
South Africa’s road to the final
Full results
18-3 win over Scotland
76-0 win over Romania
L 13-8 to Ireland
Tonga won 49-18
Quarterfinals
France won 29-28
semifinal
16-15 win over England
What time is the Rugby World Cup final in Australia?
Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart — 6am
Brisbane — 5am
Adelaide – 5:30am
Darwin – 4:30 am
Perth — 3am
team
New Zealand
Beauden Barrett; Will Jordan, Rieko Ioane, Jody Barrett, Mark Telea; Rich Hiller, Aaron Smith; Adi Savea, Sam Cain (Capt.), Shannon Frizzell; Scott Barrett, Brody Retalich; Tyrell Lomax, Cody Taylor, Ethan DeGroot
substitute: Samison Taukeiaho, Tamaithi Williams, Nepo Laurala, Samuel Whitelock, Dalton Papali, Finlay Christie, Damien McKenzie, Anton Linnert-Brown
coach: Ian Foster (NZL)
South Africa
Damien Willemse; Kurt-Lee Arendse, Jesse Kriel, Damien de Allende, Cecilien Kolbe; Handre Pollard, Pape de Klerk; Duane Vermeulen, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Siya Kolisi (captain); Franco Mostert, Eben Etzebes; Frans Malherbe, Bonggi Mbonambi, Stephen Kitshoff
substitute: Dion Puri, Ox Nche, Trevor Nyakane, Gene Klein, RG Snyman, Quagga Smith, Jasper Wiese, Willy Le Roux
coach: Jacques Nienaber (RSA)
