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South Africa make it back-to-back Rugby World Cup triumphs and clinch a record fourth crown with a 12-11 win over New Zealand at the Stade de France.

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Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash between New Zealand and South Africa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Form, Standings, Stats

New Zealand

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Last Game: Italy 11-29 New Zealand
Saturday, November 23 at 8.10pm in International Rugby Union Friendlies
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South Africa

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Last Game: Wales 12-45 South Africa
Saturday, November 23 at 5.40pm in International Rugby Union Friendlies
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How you voted: New Zealand vs South Africa

New Zealand
48.1%
Draw
1.9%
South Africa
50.0%
104
Head to Head
Aug 25, 2023 7.30pm
International Rugby Union
New Zealand
7-35
South Africa
Roigard (71')
Aigner (66'), Lanig (85')
Kolisi (18'), Arendse (34'), Marx (41'), Mbonambi (59'), Smith (67')
Ginter (77'), Grosskreutz (82')
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Jul 15, 2023 8.05am
Group Stage
New Zealand
35-20
South Africa
Smith (5'), Frizell (15'), Jordan (69'), Mo'unga (77')
Marx (53'), Kolbe (62'), Smith (80')
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Aug 13, 2022 4.05pm
Group Stage
South Africa
23-35
New Zealand
Am (36'), Mapimpi (58')
Lister (39'), Docherty (72')
Cane (27'), Taukei'aho (32'), Havili (73'), Barrett (78')
Buchanan (13'), Moffat (72'), Geggan (80'), Millen (86')
Aug 6, 2022 4.05pm
Group Stage
South Africa
26-10
New Zealand
Arendse (9'), Le Roux (90')
Cunningham (21')
Frizell (78')
Strachan (24'), Cox (61'), McAllister (82'), Rodgers (90')
Oct 2, 2021 11.05am
Group Stage
South Africa
31-29
New Zealand
De Allende (6'), Mapimpi (52')
Eremenko (94')
Reece (13'), Savea (28'), Weber (33')
Devlin (92')
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