The 2023 Rugby World Cup final is here, with New Zealand and South Africa facing off with more than just the Webb Ellis Cup on the line.
Rather, both teams will also be shooting for history as they eye what would be a record fourth tournament title.
With so much at stake it makes for a gripping finale to cap off this year’s tournament.
Read on for everything you need to know ahead of Sunday morning’s game!
NEW ZEALAND’S ROAD TO THE FINAL
Pool results
L 27-13 to France
W 71-3 over Namibia
W 96-17 over Italy
W 73-0 over Uruguay
Quarter-finals
W 28-24 over Ireland
Semi-finals
W 44-6 over Argentina
SOUTH AFRICA’S ROAD TO THE FINAL
Pool results
W 18-3 over Scotland
W 76-0 over Romania
L 13-8 to Ireland
W 49-18 over Tonga
Quarter-finals
W 29-28 over France
Semi-finals
W 16-15 over England
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WHAT TIME IS THE RUGBY WORLD CUP FINAL IN AUSTRALIA?
Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Hobart — 6am
Brisbane — 5am
Adelaide — 5.30am
Darwin — 4.30am
Perth — 3am
TEAMS
NEW ZEALAND
Beauden Barrett; Will Jordan, Rieko Ioane, Jordie Barrett, Mark Tele’a; Richie Mo’unga, Aaron Smith; Ardie Savea, Sam Cane (capt), Shannon Frizell; Scott Barrett, Brodie Retallick; Tyrel Lomax, Codie Taylor, Ethan de Groot
Replacements: Samisoni Taukei’aho, Tamaiti Williams, Nepo Laulala, Samuel Whitelock, Dalton Papali’i, Finlay Christie, Damian McKenzie, Anton Lienert-Brown
Coach: Ian Foster (NZL)
SOUTH AFRICA
Damian Willemse; Kurt-Lee Arendse, Jesse Kriel, Damian De Allende, Cheslin Kolbe; Handre Pollard, Faf de Klerk; Duane Vermeulen, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Siya Kolisi (capt); Franco Mostert, Eben Etzebeth; Frans Malherbe, Bongi Mbonambi, Steven Kitshoff
Replacements: Deon Fourie, Ox Nche, Trevor Nyakane, Jean Kleyn, RG Snyman, Kwagga Smith, Jasper Wiese, Willie le Roux
Coach: Jacques Nienaber (RSA)
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