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The Rugby World Cup’s undisputed champions will be decided in Paris as South Africa face New Zealand, with Luke Baker telling the legendary story behind the sport’s greatest rivalry

Anticipation builds across the country before the clash between the All Blacks and South Africa’s Springboks

On 24 June 1995, New Zealand and South Africa walked out at Ellis Park for a historic Rugby World Cup final. On Saturday in Paris they meet again

The All Blacks were ranked fifth in the world as recently as last summer

The winner will be crowned the most successful nation in the tournament’s history.

South Africa beat Pakistan by 1 wicket in a tense finish, pushing their Asian rivals to the brink of elimination from the World Cup. Aiden Markram top-scored with 91, while Tabraiz Shamsi shone with 4/60. Pakistan faltered in the back end to be bowled out for 270

Pakistan's World Cup campaign has been dismal, with three consecutive losses. Their batting unit has been the only positive, with Mohammad Rizwan, Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam performing consistently. South Africa, on the other hand, have been in red-hot form, with Quinton de Kock and Heinrich Klaasen powering their wins.…

Ian Foster’s side must match the Springboks’ physicality if they are to join the All Blacks legends of the past

The Proteas held on to deny a Pakistan fightback in an absolute thriller, all but securing their place in the semi-finals