The Final!

The only final we ever want to see in the Rugby World Cup is the Springboks against the the All Blacks. They are and have been the two mightiest nations in Rugby Union for pretty much the entire history of the international game. The 95 final being one of the most epic matches of all time; test rugby at it's most intense.

This Saturday the two teams will line up against each other in a game that will determine the outcome of this years Tri-Nations and the winner will take the No. 1 ranking. New Zealand haven't been at their best this year but back to back victories over the Boks and Wallabies will set their up and down season along the right path.

Both sets of forwards will be going at each other hammer and tongs and we shouldn't expect a very flamboyant or expansive match. Call the new style boring call it Ishmael if you want. It's is going to be the most brutal match of the year and if you respect test rugby for what it is you will be entertained, if not you just get out!

South Africa hold their fate in their own hands and a single point should clinch the trophy for the third time in their history. The media is always misleading and the Australian media create a game before the game full of the drama and intrigue of a soap opera. New Zealand on the other hand do their talking on the field, the way it should be done. It doesn't really matter what the bookies say or what has happened in the past, this game is a 50/50 call and that is the best rugby to watch.

The match starts at 9.30am CAT and i expect everyone to to be watching. Fourie Du Preez to have a blinder and Jaque Fourie to score the winner is my prediction. If you're a Black or Bok or anyone anywhere in the world i just hope you watch and enjoy!

SGR