2011 Rugby World Cup Final

New Zealand vs France

Eden Park, Auckland

Sunday 23rd October

9-00 am

Both sides have named unchanged 15's for this monumental clash, a repeat of the 1987 final. Then, New Zealand won, and they've not won it since. Could this be the moment? Or will France, destroyed in sections of the media after shocking performances against Tonga and the hosts earlier in the tournament, steal the show?

France @ 9.4

New Zealand @ 1.13

Obviously, New Zealand are overwhelming favorites for the game, and we can't see them slipping up here. They should have too much power and pace in both forwards and backs, with McCaw set to be fit and captain the side. Alongside him, Thorne is another powerhouse who will have to be stopped. France shouldn't have a prayer, but if they are to defend well, Dusautoir will be key. In terms of the backs, Dagg, Jane and Kahui are as good a back three as you'll see at this level, and although Clerc is a threat, he's not on the same level. This all means, as far as we're concerned, New Zealand will surely win.

Prediction - New Zealand by more than 7 points.

Despite this, it should be a fascinating spectacle and well worth watching! You can, as ever, follow all the action as it happens on ourb feed, so be sure to check that. Thanks for reading.