New Zealand vs South Africa 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Predictions, Odds, Picks and Betting Preview

• New Zealand defeated Argentina in the semi-finals of the 2023 Rugby World Cup
• South Africa edged past England in a classic World Cup semi-final clash
• The All Blacks are slight favourites to record the win over the Springboks in the final

South Africa's quest to retain their Rugby World Cup crown is still very much alive after a heart-stopping victory over England on Saturday night.

Next up for the Springboks is a blockbuster clash with fellow three-time champions New Zealand at Stade de France this coming Saturday.

Read on as Sports Brief brings you a preview of this epic final showdown.

New Zealand vs. South Africa Betting Preview

Where: Stade de France

When: Saturday, October 28 - 9:00 pm local time

Odds: New Zealand (-2) vs. South Africa (+2); total: 42.5 - view all lines

Betting on New Zealand (-2)

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There is just no stopping the All Blacks right now.

They have won five matches in a row since losing their opening game against France, with their latest victory coming against Argentina in the semi-finals.

New Zealand stamped their class against their South American opponents, scoring seven tries in a comprehensive 44-6 win on Friday night.

Will Jordan starred for the All Blacks in the semis, scoring an impressive hat trick against the Pumas, per the BBC.

New Zealand started the match like a house on fire, with Jordie Barrett, Shannon Frizell, and Jordan each scoring a try in the first half to help the All Blacks build a 20-6 advantage at the break.

They continued their dominance in the second half, outscoring Argentina 24-0 to book a record fifth World Cup final appearance.

Things are bound to get tougher, though, for the All Blacks as standing in their way in the final are the defending champions, South Africa.

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They have lost three of their last five matches against the Springboks, including a 35-7 defeat in their previous meeting at Twickenham in a World Cup warm-up last August.

Head coach Ian Foster made one change to the starting line-up from the All Blacks' semi-final win against Argentina, with Brodie Retallick coming into the second row in place of Sam Whitelock for the final.

Betting on South Africa (+2)

The Springboks' bid to win back-to-back Rugby World Cup titles remained right on track after squeaking past England 16-15 in an epic semi-final clash on Saturday night.

They looked down and out in the second half after Owen Farrell put England 15-6 ahead with an incredible drop goal in the 53rd minute.

Do not underestimate the heart of a champion, though, as South Africa pulled off a stunning comeback to seal another final appearance.

RG Snyman gave South Africa life with the game's only try in the 70th minute to cut the deficit to 15-11. Handre Pollard made it a two-point game with a conversion to set up a thrilling climax.

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Pollard then broke English hearts, scoring a penalty from 50 metres out in the 78th minute to give the Boks the come-from-behind victory, per The Guardian.

History beckons for South Africa in the final as they aim to become just the second team to win back-to-back Rugby World Cup titles.

The All Blacks were the last team to accomplish that feat, winning the championship in 2011 and 2015.

The Springboks selected Handre Pollard to start at first five-eighth in the Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand, per NZ Herald.

South Africa will also utilise their Bomb Squad, packing their bench with forwards in a 7-1 split for Saturday's final.

Apart from Pollard, halfback Faf de Klerk was also promoted from the reserves. This is the same halves combination that started in South Africa's win over England in the 2019 final.

Writer's Prediction

South Africa (+2) beat New Zealand to win their fourth Rugby World Cup title (all odds courtesy of 1XBet).

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Most Rugby World Cup titles

Sports Brief recently reported on the countries with the most Rugby World Cup titles.

South Africa and New Zealand hold the record, with three championship titles apiece.

The All Blacks won in 1987, 2011, and 2015, while the Boks captured the crown in 1995, 2007, and 2019.

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