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PARIS : It seems remarkable that the two nations whose very identity is defined by rugby are meeting in a World Cup final for only the second time on Saturday but one of New Zealand and South Africa will emerge as historical top dog with a record fourth triumph.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to fly to Paris before Saturday's much-anticipated Rugby World Cup final between the game's greatest rivals, South Africa and New Zealand, at the Stade de France in Paris.
Indian hockey colts, following their title-winning feat in the men's Junior Asia Cup earlier this year, will look to continue their fine run when they take on arch-rivals Pakistan in the Sultan of Johor Cup opener in Johor on Friday. India are placed in Pool B along with Malaysia, Pakistan, and New Zealand, while Pool A features Germany, Australia, South Africa and Great Britain. The last time the Johor Cup defending champions India faced Pakistan was during the Junior Asia Cup in June, where they defeated the neighbours 2-1 to win the tournament a record fourth time.
Defending Cricket World Cup champions England's campaign in the 2023 edition went from bad to worse as they slumped to their fourth defeat in five matches. On Thursday, England went down by eight wickets against Sri Lanka in ODI Cricket World Cup match in Bengaluru. With the loss, England went down to the ninth place in the 10-team Cricket World Cup. England have 2 points from five matches (NRR -1.634). Their remaining matches are against India, Australia, Netherlands and Pakistan. With hosts India and five-time champions Australia in good form, England's chances to enter semi-finals are hanging by a thread.
South Africa will be tempted to field first against Pakistan in their World Cup clash here on Friday, conceded captain Temba Bavuma after the Proteas piled up two of the highest totals in the competition while batting first in their recent outings. South Africa scored 399/7 against England and 382/5 against Bangladesh to record big wins by more than 100 runs in their two-game stint in Mumbai, making the most of the batting-friendly surface. With their only loss in five games coming while batting second, South Africa would be tempted to chase if they win toss in Chennai knowing how conducive batting conditions were here during Afghanistan's eight-wicket win over Pakistan.
Springbok fullback Willie le Roux insisted that South Africa would not underestimate the All Blacks when the two teams meet in what promises to be a titanic encounter in Saturday's Rugby 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.
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.