CNN —South Africa and New Zealand will meet on Saturday in a Rugby World Cup final for the first time since 1995.
On that occasion, it was tournament host South Africa which won a close fought contest 15-12 to lift the Webb Ellis Cup for the first time.
Twenty-four years on from that enduring moment, it was the inspiring Siya Kolisi who led his country to victory in the 2019 final against England, becoming the first Black captain to lead South Africa to World Cup glory.
Indeed, his participation in this year’s World Cup is also nothing short of remarkable.
South Africa or New Zealand will become the first nation to win the Rugby World Cup four times.
Persons:
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Organizations:
CNN, Rugby, South, Springboks, England, All Blacks, World Rugby, Rugby World, Getty, While New Zealand, Kiwis, South Africa, Blacks, Twickenham, New Zealand, New, Stade de France
Locations:
South Africa, New Zealand, Africa, Zwide, Port Elizabeth, England, AFP, While New, London, France , New Zealand, France, Zealand, Paris