An all-Southern Hemisphere Rugby World Cup final can be a reality if the Springboks and All Blacks can win their respective semi-final matches.
New Zealand face-off against Argentina in the first semi-final on Friday evening.
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The Boks, play the next day at the Stade de France in Paris against England in a repeat of the 2019 World Cup final.
The Springboks reached the semis after a narrow 29-28 win over host France in one of the best Rugby World Cup matches you’ll ever see.
The All Blacks proved why they are three time world champions after beating Ireland to secure another semi-final.
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With the home team out of the tournament, Argentina are the underdog and expect neutral fans to back them when they face New Zealand on Friday. England are the only Northern Hemisphere team remaining in the tournament and all European hopes are on their shoulders.
Boks vs All Blacks Rugby World Cup on the cards
The English lost out to the Springboks in the final at the 2019 World Cup, so maybe this time around, they might get over the line and win the tournament.
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For many hardcore rugby fans, a final they want to see is Boks/Allblacks final.
The two teams are the most successful rugby nations, having won the World Cup three times each.
Only once has these two nations met at a Rugby World Cup final and that was back in 1995.
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