Sport | Boks expect ‘grind’ against All Black rivals in World Cup final

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(R-L) Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber and SA director of rugby Rassie Erasmus.

Defending champions South Africa expect Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final against “greatest foes” New Zealand to be a “grind” as both teams eye what would be a record fourth tournament title.

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The Springboks and All Blacks share an unparalleled rivalry in the oval-ball sport and have reached the final at the Stade de France thanks largely to dramatic, respective quarter-fin