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No team has ever won the Rugby Championship, or its previous incarnation the Tri Nations, and the World Cup in the same year.
The Rugby World Cup final will be Rassie Erasmus' last match as coach of South Africa, the Springboks boss has confirmed.
England must show no fear in the Rugby World Cup final, says Eddie Jones, who has backed his side to take the game to South Africa.
All of the Rugby World Cup semi-finalists and Japan have been represented in World Rugby's nominations for the 2019 team and coach awards.
Rugby league, not union, was in the blood for Owen Farrell but on Saturday he will battle to lift the greatest prize in the latter code.
South Africa regain livewire wing Cheslin Kolbe for the final against England in Yokohama.
Rassie Erasmus has made a huge impact since replacing Allister Coetzee as South Africa head coach, and now World Cup glory is the target.
Kieran Read's final New Zealand appearance will come in a Rugby World Cup bronze match, a setting Sean Fitzpatrick feels is not fitting.
England have been fined for their response to New Zealand's Haka, but Steve Hansen had no problem with the canny pre-match tactical move.
South Africa need to produce a performance comparable to England's against New Zealand to topple Eddie Jones' side, says Sean Fitzpatrick.
England will be confident ahead of Saturday's Rugby World Cup final, but their great display against New Zealand is no guarantee of success.
The psychological games have already begun as England and South Africa prepare to contest the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday.
South Africa's style of play has won few admirers but coach Rassie Erasmus has nonetheless guided his side to the Rugby World Cup final.
The Rugby World Cup final between England and South Africa will be officiated by Frenchman Jerome Garces.
The Rugby World Cup is up for grabs in Yokohama this weekend and England's Billy Vunipola is getting tips from a family member.
Sale face Bristol in the Premiership on Friday but Ben Curry will be winging his way to Japan to watch twin Tom in the World Cup...
