#RWC2023 FINAL confirmed

SPOTLIGHT: The final of World Cup 2023 has been confirmed with three-time champions New Zealand to play three-time and defending champions South Africa at Stade de France in Saint-Denis on Saturday, October 28.

One of the two nations will become the first to lift the Webb Ellis Cup four times.

New Zealand previously won in 1987, 2011 and 2015, and South Africa in 1995, 2007 and 2019.

The bronze final will be contested between Argentina, who were beaten 6-44 by New Zealand in the first semifinal, and England who were beaten 115-16 by South Africa in the second. The penultimate match of the tournament will be played at the same venue on Friday, October 27.

Friday, October 27

Bronze Final

Argentina v England
Venue: Stade de France
Kick-off: 21.00 (19.00 GMT)

Saturday, October 28

Final

New Zealand v South Africa
Venue: Stade de France
Kick-off: 21.00 (19.00 GMT)