Are the All Blacks too hot for South Africa to handle? | RWC 2023 final preview | After Hours 

Respect to the Boks from an AB's supporter. Can't think of a better final.

As a Springbok I am so happy to see us verse the All Blacks. I have so much respect for New Zealand rugby may the best team win. Its time for the big dogs to get going

KWAGGA SMITH has been the best player of the tournament!

Hahahaha. The infamous lunch that Shimmy was talking about with Smit where they carried Marshall out. Marshy is absolutely wearing that lunch from the previous day 😂😂😂, absolute legend.

Marshall is still cut! Schalk has a nice clear head. Springboks are still favourites for me even though I’m a kiwi (living in London).

Justin Marshall looks like he had a good time. Hangover deluxe.

I'm just so blessed to see the greatest teams in the final... 🇿🇦

I was amazed by the comments about Rassie. He took a team that was down an out in 2017 and in 18 months won the Rugby championship , the World Cup , won the Lions series with virtually no prep due to COVID , and could be the first team to win 4 world cups defending the crown. Farrel , a great coach sure , however got to the quarter finals of the World Cup . Fozzie has dismantled the AB aura . The French coach … quarter final exit. Rassie has to deal with a complex political situation , quotas etc . He took racism completely out of the boks setup , got the whole of SA behind the team , quotas are no longer a factor in the Bok setup as Rassie has developed stars from the non white community and hence the whole of SA now fully backs the boks. On top of all that are the unbelievable results in the World Cup. Beating one of the best French sides in their own country was immense . Beating the ABs by a record score a month ago was amazing . There is no other coach that comes close to comparison with Rassies results .

Love reading the comments and seeing the love between us Kiwis and our friends from South Africa. Seems like the mutual respect reaches much further than the footy field and not too many other sports can say that about their fans. I am willing my ABs to win but I can accept defeat to the Bokke.

Never Underestimate "The Springboks"..!! They have incredible resilience coupled with an innate ability to Dig Just a little bit Deeper and Hold on a little bit Longer, tapping every last ounce of their formidable reserves of energy, that few can match. Also remember that each and every Springbok player knows only too well, that every time they don the hallowed "Green and Gold", they are playing for every on of 63 million odd South Africans at home and their legion of fans across the globe. Now for the first time ever, under the inspirational captaincy of the Heroic SIYA KOLISI, the Springboks are getting huge support from other African nations. That is Huge Motivation....! " GO BOKKE.."!!

I’ve never heard Danny Cipriani speak at length and I’m very impressed. What a clever and nice dude.

As a South African and Sprinbok supporter im just going to wish for an awesome game from the powerhouses of world rugby!! Just glad to see a Haka being perfomed is so beautiful and scary and emotional and hoping for an epic and a boks win!!

I just love Schalk, sitting there and listning, smiling ❤

Hahah Marshy my boy, still passed lol love it. Happens when you try and keep pace with John Smit 😂

Mzansi Afrika 🇿🇦 Groen 💚en goud 💛 for life

Rassie deserves more praise. He selected Siya as captain, something even the former black coached never had the balls to do. He picked Mampimpi, a player with no rugby school history, from a township, as the main winger. The first time ever we saw an all black front row in a world cup (Beast, Bongi, Trevor) was under Rassie. I know people will say I’m being political, but no one has ever used the demeaning word “quota” since Rassie took over because he showed everyone that we are all South Africans and rugby is not reserved for a certain race. I think he deserves an order of something by the President.

Schalk Brits is a true gentleman.

There is a famous photograph of Danie Craven (yes: THE Doc Craven) carrying a Māori kid on his shoulders after the Springboks defeated the All Blacks in 1932. It has always epitomized the spirit of rugby to me.

It felt as if I have just had the privilege to share a beer with you brilliant guys.❤

Bundi Aki was awesome for ireland best inside centre in the world on current form .

Aged beautifully, dont ever write off a bok

Respect to the All Blacks from a Bokke supporter. This is what rugby dreams are made of, Springboks vs All blacks in a rugby world cup final and just like in 95 as a teenager i am nervous but I believe. Lets go Bokke.

LOVE LOVE Danny in this Pod. I just love the holistic approach, but the essence of peace and kindness is just amazing. And in rugby that’s important…lets get aggressive in the game, but remember were respect is derived. (Ps: I’m not English).

Justin still hammered 😂😂😂 kunch is still going in his mind..

Marshal looks freaking done bro 😂

Justin Marshall saying "kak" is everything to me...

Springbok here, I’m very nervous for this one. There is so much at play when you consider who will win. Springboks have the history, the All Blacks have the pedigree. I also think NZ are better rested and that could be telling come Saturday. My gut tells me NZ - but then again, Springboks have never lost a World Cup final and this group is looking to go back to back. We’ve had two tough weeks and you just wonder whether or not we still have enough bullets in the clip to go again. My view is, we need to freshen up the team and be bold in our selections. For example, Kitshoff off the bench, not because of the hype around Ox but he hasn’t looked himself in the last two games. Either way, this will be a massive game

Marshy still seems half pissed lol

It is going to be a Tough one!! But we have to give credit to the Boks defence . Think that will get them through

59 million v 5million goe the mighty ABs

It's so silly for me how pundits especially players who know the game, pigeon hole the Springboks. If you look at the games played by SA this whole year. There has been many different styles of play from SA. With Manie at 10 they play different...Saturday was terrible weather and was completely different to the types of weather we had all year. You play that same game in the Highveld with hard dry turf...we slaughter England.

As a bok supporter the dirst name that came to mind about coaches is warrwn gatland! What he did with wales was phenomenal and then leaves and comes back a few mobths before a world cup with a team lost amd still made them leave with their heads held high

Apparently the question should've been reversed. ARE THE SPRINGBOKS TO HOT FOR THE ALL BLACKS TO HANDLE.? APPARANTLY YES THE BOKS WERE TO FLAMING SCORCHING HOT.

The entire world wrought off this ABs side. Except South Africans who always knew you don't underestimate the old foe. The whole world thought Ireland would definitely beat them.

Well done schalk only guy who predicted Boks

Fun panel. Thanks fellas. Go boks.

Brothers look CLEARLY hungover

Marshall looks like he’s had a huge, socially lubricated RWC.

Haven't seen Justin looking so seedy, that's an All Black running on empty lol. Nobody can call this, what it will come down to is preparation and the will to win.

The boks basic skills in the wet are horrific they hate the wet,its scheduled for rain come game time,ABs by 15

Yes fully agree with that statement ": They found a way to win." That's the sign of a great team, that flexibility to adjust to the game at hand. I have not seen the ABs exposed to that situation yet. So Go the Boks

I honestly can't call it, this is gonna be a banger!!!!

ABs supporter here. 5mins in this podcast i just want touch base on everyone's opinions about SA's. Yes England should of won due to the stats however from my point of view i believe SA deserve that win to sheer grit and courage in themselves. statics present facts about outcome how well did the team preform during certain sets/phases but that's the critical side of it, we must take in the account of having faith within themselves. i see it as how we got demolished by you guys before the cup and losing to Ireland. so i believe having faith is that 1% when 99% was given to the opponents guarantee to win(evening though nothing in sports guaranteed) so at this coming week it will be a great game and i pray ABs come out on top but we never underestimate SA despite the stats and what not. may the best team win. so ill continue to watch the rest cheers. GO THE ABs!

Saffa here , we only have huge respect for the AB's. The historical win percentage they have over us proves their worth. That being said, anything can happen on the day. Best of luck to my Boks. Hope it's a great game from two amazing teams. Cheers 🍻

Lol, why does he keep calling Schalk "Shalk"? Isn't the whole reason we're in this "kant" mess because the folks up north keep insisting on English- fying Afrikaans?

All Blacks by 12. SA running on fumes.

I'm such a Die Hard Boks fan, but if we lose this final, I won't be disappointed. So much respect for the All Blacks and their fans.

To thee all blacks make us proud tomorrow. 😉

Springboks fan. I love AB so much. I respect AB

It’ll be an epic match, it’s going to be bruising, but you have to think New Zealand. No matter what’s thrown at them, they just seem to find something else. South Africa are tough, hard and so are the All Blacks, I think it’s going to come down to the onfield brains trust. I think the All Blacks have an edge there.

I love Rassie. I'm from the rest of the world 🌎

"Are the All Blacks too hot for South Africa to handle?" How did their last meeting at Twickenham go again? I'm not suggesting it can't go the other way.... but the headline is really silly. As a Bok supporter, I do think the Boks may be too burned out this time round.

SPRINGBOKS HAVE 58 MILLION SOUTH AFRICA SPORTING THEM Springboks are the only team to win the three world Cup finals they played in but did not play in 87 & 91, which they have done better than All Blacks.

Marshall's eyes look like two little piles of cigarette ash.

Lucky Marhsy isnt a selector or a strategist for the AB's or we'd be f**ked!!

As a South African living in California. I can't wait for the IRB rugby world cup in America.

What I believe why Rassie and Nienaber are best is that they are winners too over and above all else mentioned...

Rassie made being on the bench look cool!!

they praise new zealend but on Saturday we will have a better world cup record :), so only one way to settle

Justin Marshall looks hungover asf😂 Edit: scratch that, mf is still drunk🤣🤣

Yes the south african can not handle the allblack when they meet in the final

Guys if the English were so good and had the game in the bag WHY DID THEY NOT have the scoreboard LIT!!BOKKE all way !!

Best 2 teams. Kiwis in ascendency might just squeak it. Springboks always playing with that edge. Kiwi heritage counts for nothing here. South Afrikaans pride is an undefinable element. For me it's the Silver ferns by 10 points. This NZ resurgent squad is ridiculously motivated.

Justin still making some sense despite still being mangled.

Can bongi say "swart kant" this week

As a Kiwi I'm so glad Marshall wasn't selected in the commentary team for NZ Sky. He's such a peacock "look at me look at me listen to me. I know this, I played with him. Me me me" oh zip it champ.

Commentators make a mistake by judging form on the semi-final. We saw this in 2019 and 2023!

We played totally 💩💩 Can't happen in the next 30 plus games.England shouldn't take anything from that game!!!! Straight talk: we played Kak!! Springboks will come to the party this weekend!!🙌

SALUTE. THE. MIGHTY. ALL BLACKS. 2023. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Consensus of opinion is that the All Blacks are going to win therefore the Springboks are going to take their fourth World Cup. Another good reason for that prediction is that we, the Bokke, have played our bad game.

Every single pod this week we've seen the guys management serious hangovers🤣🤣🤣

New Zealanders can’t stand Justin Marshall when he’s commentating. Take the mic off him.

I love seeing ex boks and abs players hanging out and all the others. Ill be wtching the game with my kiwi mates, im a kiwi and a few bok supporters also its great

Sorry, Ireland has imports! Not that difficult to bring in players to fill holes rather than develop skills.

All blacks only 😮have to copy how England played South a Africa

Justin Marshall can't shut his mouth 😂man loves to talk haha

The two most consistent teams in the world currently and historically. Both have lost games in the past few seasons but amazing consistency from them. I hope the game can deliver as when two powerhouses play it does not always turn out that way. Hope we see plenty of try's, lots of open running rugby and not to much kicking. I think the scrums and lineouts will be powerhouse plus on both sides. As a Kiwi of course I want the All Blacks to win but really just want to see a contest to remember. 🤞

Cant wait for the final. At least it will be a rugby game against ABS and not a kicking competition. 🇿🇦 we love rugby. Nothing brings our country to unity like our Springboks. The prayer power behind them is another factor ❤️🇿🇦🏆

I give ALL the glory to the Lord Jesus Christ Who is God and His Holy Ghost 🙌🏿 ✝️ 🧎🏽

KAK, loved that from Marshy 😂. Regarding coaches, what Rassie's done for the game is huge. Upcoming coach I rate is Oghara, interesting to see if he ends up coaching Ireland or another national side swoop him up before that. Must admit though, his such a patriot cant see him coaching anyone but Ireland.

You all are dreaming all blacks all the way to win the boks

All Blacks are now the media favourites 😂. They'll go the way of France and Ireland. Go Springboks!

I wouldn’t worry about the weather. The ABs have had some of the best results in the wet

Obviously the ABs are playing for Fozzy as well. In Steve Hanson's words, ts the great relationship that a coach must have with his players for them to be a winning team. So I think Fozzy is doing great !

Guys, you seem to have had less faith in NZ than we did in South Africa. The general consensus given the draw that this would always be the final. Remember that we won in 2019 coming off the back of a horrendous 2 years of rugby, we get each other and respect the climb to come back.

For Sure, the Springboks are toooo Hot for the All Black's.

Schalk Brits is a true South African.

We'll do our talking on the field! Of all the teams in the Rugby World Cup, I wanted the Springboks to play either the All Blacks or Fiji in the Finals ... 2 teams I really respect! So, may the best team win on the day!

Marshy still drunk

Rassie is the director of sa rugby so they say but everybody knows he is the main coach why lie about it thats the only thing ive got against him its dodgy in my opinion

I get the distinct impression that Cipriani has had some bad experiences with coaches. LOL

Very happy that the two best teams are in the final. Should the Springboks go on to win this final , (which I believe they will) I cannot think of a team that deserves it more, after the high level of competition that they have had to go through in this World Cup to get there.

Thankyou AllBlack teach south Africa how to play rugby please thankyou

I think its better for rugby if the all blacks win .Rugby needs to appeal to the younger generation .The south africans are mighty effective but god its dour .

Marshy has a lil Bokke accent goin on here. A combination of hanging with the Bok legends and a hangover 😂😂

Anybodies game either side could put a 20 point win on each other and any result along that spectrum.

Are the All Blacks too hot for South Africa to handle? I guess not 🤣

I start to pay really attention to rugby now, and what a beautiful sport it is! I mean, I´ve watch before, but now I´m paying really attention. Still have some difficult to full understand the rules, some expressions used, etc, but, common... what a sport! Go Portugal!! eheheheheh Good luck to New Zealand and South Africa next Saturday!!

From NZ..Good luck to both teams...I'm glad we both in the finals together .. , Go ABz ..

Justin Marshall looks terrible lol