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Etzebeth’s forearm, Smith turnover and four other moments that decided the World Cup final

In a game which was decided by just one point, six incidents stand out as potentially crucial deciders

Hugh Godwin

South Africa’s Rugby World Cup victory was fuelled by forces only they can understand

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South Africa win tense Rugby World Cup final after New Zealand's captain Cane is sent off

Article thumbnail: PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 20: A detailed view of the The Webb Ellis Cup on display prior to the Rugby World Cup France 2023 semi-final match between Argentina and New Zealand at Stade de France on October 20, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
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'Don't eat salad!': Five ways New Zealand can stop South Africa's 'Bomb Squad'

Dylan Hartley

New Zealand were my childhood heroes - and here’s why they’ll beat South Africa

Article thumbnail: New Zealand face South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final in Paris on Saturday (Photos: Getty)
Article thumbnail: New Zealand face South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final in Paris on Saturday (Photos: Getty)
Article thumbnail: PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 23: A detailed view of The Webb Ellis Cup prior to the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between South Africa and Ireland at Stade de France on September 23, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Julian Finney - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Article thumbnail: PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 23: A detailed view of The Webb Ellis Cup prior to the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between South Africa and Ireland at Stade de France on September 23, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Julian Finney - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Article thumbnail: Curry (left) approached the referee about Mbonambi's alleged comment (Photo: Getty)
Article thumbnail: Curry (left) approached the referee about Mbonambi's alleged comment (Photo: Getty)
Article thumbnail: PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 21: Owen Farrell of England looks dejected during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between England and South Africa at Stade de France on October 21, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
Article thumbnail: PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 21: Owen Farrell of England looks dejected during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between England and South Africa at Stade de France on October 21, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)