The biggest rivalry in world rugby in the World Cup final | WEDNESDAY NIGHT RUGBY

Journalists Gerry Thornley and Ruaidhri O'Connor joined Joe Molloy to look ahead to the Rugby World Cup final, the clash between the biggest rivals in world rugby, the All Blacks and the Springboks.
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[@scottdawson1607]

As a kiwi the All Blacks symbolize NZ,they have been kicking for over a hundred years,we all grew up watching them,and cheering them on and the Sprinboks are our greatest foe,will be a terrific game

[@Gumboot_City_NZ]

Love it!! Make it another 24 year drought for the Northern Hemisphere!! Go ABs!! Go Boks!!

[@domenico1373]

As a Bok supporter, I know the ABs are peaking just at the right time. As Saffas we relish the challenge to face the best of all time! We have BIG respect for the ABs.

[@Slayer-kx5fz]

The first speaker just highlighted why this win is the greatest win by any team in the history of rugby!! GREATEST RUGBY NATION IN THE HISTORY OF MANKIND!!!

[@Bobbydyland]

The SA vs England Rivalry is largely based on historical bad blood, so probably not too dissimilar to the Irish. Or the Scottish. Or the Welsh. Or the French.

[@peterfromzurich2869]

Yes, it's a huge rivalry between the AB'S & the Boks, but there is also a huge respect for each other, among the fans and especially among the players. Absolutely in the spirit of our amazing game. Good luck to both teams, saying this as an AB'S supporter.

[@raykarena4595]

As a Mighty All Black's fan for 53 years my second favourite team is the Boks.

[@actiaint]

SA vs NZ is more than rugby - this rivalry helped dismantle apartheid and caused a major growing pain in NZ society as our red squad police units battoned our protestors. Its time to celebrate the power of this rivalry to change both nations.

[@matthewcloete7722]

It's like a funeral in there 😂😂😂

[@daggaboom]

Wait what...Springboks and AB's are rivals? Hmmm with insight like this I must rush over and become a member for more ground breaking commentary.

[@Thewallabie]

Fiji, Japan, Ireland, Portugal & Pumas have been awesome the last 12 years France & Wales to.

[@RikiLouw69]

Can wait for the match this weekend. Huge respect to the ABs.

[@Schaapkraal]

I think the northen hemisphere's problem is that they think inthe terms of '' this was Irelands best team ever. If they don't make it this time when will they'' where as the southern hemisphere teams expect to win it even when they arem't at their best.

[@battievandermerwe9121]

That great semi-final in 2015 SA vs NZ went to the wire 20-18. NZ blew maybe all other teams away, but not SA.

[@jackkain3970]

Fun Fact The Mighty All Blacks 💪 Are The Greatest Rugby Nation To Ever Play Rugby 🏉.

[@t.bozmkw3562]

The affinity between the AB's and the Boks goes back to the Boer war. They are both commonwealth countries they have similar culture that goes back to when both were fighting for the UK in worldwar 1. Two farming culture countries introduced to rugby by the Brits. We play cricket against each other too, but our rivalry is with the Aussies. Rugby and cricket are the bedrock of the Southern Hemisphere.

[@Bloxnz]

Top show. RWC introduced show to me. Nice work

[@archieleach9697]

🇿🇦🏆🏆🏆🏆🇿🇦

[@ifgfqageneration6939]

It is the rugby rivalry in rugby!! Nothing compares!!!

[@RikiLouw69]

The only option for the Boks to counter the tiredness is to go for a 7-1 split. Especially since it is raining. The backs won't see too much ball.