2023 Rugby World Cup Final vs South Africa
South Africa 12, New Zealand 11 at the Stade de France.
The 2023 Rugby World Cup final was played on 28 October 2023 at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis between New Zealand and the defending champions South Africa. South Africa won 12-11 with four penalties to New Zealand's try and two penalties, becoming the first nation to win the Webb Ellis Cup four times.
Quick Facts
- Date
- 28 October 2023
- Venue
- Stade de France, Saint-Denis
- Score
- South Africa 12, New Zealand 11
- Red card
- Sam Cane (NZ)
Lore & Background
It was the first final in which both teams had already lost a match at the tournament. New Zealand lost the opening game to hosts France, then beat Namibia 71-3, Italy 96-17 and Uruguay 73-0, and edged world No. 1 Ireland 28-24 in the quarter-final.
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