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.