29 Oct 2019

South Africa to face England in Rugby World Cup final on Saturday

From Morning Report, 8:09 am on 29 October 2019

South Africa will face England in Yokohama for the Rugby World Cup decider on Saturday.

South Africa beat Wales 19-16 at their semi-final on Saturday, and England stunned the All Blacks 19-7.

No side has ever won the World Cup after losing a game at the tournament, as the Springboks did in their pool opener against the All Blacks.

RNZ spoke to Jamie Salmon, a former player for the All Blacks and England and Clinton van der Berg from South Africa.