Brodie Retallick wins second-row start for New Zealand in World Cup final
Brodie Retallick has won the vote to start in the second-row for New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final against South Africa.
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Retallick to start for New Zealand in World Cup final against Springboks
New Zealand coach Ian Foster has made one change to his starting XV to play South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday, Brodie Retallick replacing Sam Whitelock in the second row.
South Africa aiming to ditch 'choker' tag at World Cup, says Bavuma
South Africa have found ways to manage expectations and ditch the tag of being chokers at the World Cup but are aware it will be difficult to shake off if they fail as they go deeper in the tournament, captain Temba Bavuma said on Thursday.
All Blacks tweak team with one change for World Cup final
RUEIL-MALMAISON, France : New Zealand tweaked their team for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final against South Africa with a single change but resisted any temptation to power up their bench to offset the forward-heavy list of replacements the Springboks named earlier on Thursday.
One change in New Zealand side to face South Africa
New Zealand tweaked their team for Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against South Africa with a single change but resisted any temptation to power up their bench to offset the forward-heavy list of replacements the Springboks named earlier on Thursday.
Bernard Jackman: South Africa taking 'the biggest risk' with 7:1 bench
Bernard Jackman believes South Africa could be taking too big a risk with their 7:1 bench selection for the Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand on Saturday.
Nigeria’s World Cup qualifier against Lesotho gets new date
A new date has been fixed for Nigeria’s Super Eagles 2026 FIFA World Cup match day one Group C qualifier against Lesotho.
Pollard is the Springboks’ man for the big occasion
PARIS : Flyhalf Handre Pollard was not in South Africa’s initial squad for the World Cup due to injury but having been selected in their starting XV for the final against New Zealand on Saturday, will be key in running the game for the Springboks in Paris.