CAPE TOWN, South Africa ¨C For New Zealand and South Africa there is no bigger challenge than what both consider rugby¡¯s greatest rivalry, and the World Cup final on Saturday will be among their most significant clashes, with each team seeking a record fourth title.
The rich history of this 102-year-old matchup has seen political turmoil, countless bruising battles, a previous World Cup final and even a 0-0 draw.
The All-Blacks have a sizeable lead in the head-to-head with 62 wins to South Africa¡¯s 39 in 105 matches and are the only nation the Springboks have a losing record against.
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