2023-10-28 11:40:02
Less than 24 hours before this Rugby World Cup final, New Zealand, which is preparing to face South Africa for this last match, is the favorite. Supporters of both teams in both countries are pawing with impatience.
Published on: 10/28/2023 – 11:40
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Our correspondent in Wellington, Richard Tindiller followed the final preparations of the supporters before this match which will begin on Sunday morning at 8 a.m. in New Zealand. And it seems that New Zealanders, who take their favorite status with reserve, are torn between anxiety and optimism. Before getting up at dawn to watch this final, Wellingtonians crowd around the All Blacks official store to buy the famous black jersey of the national team…
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« I predicted a year ago that South Africa would win the cup! So I’m nervous! very nervous !!! a customer tells us with a laugh. My heart would go to New Zealand and my head rather to South Africa…”
« There won’t be much of a difference at the end in my opinion… It’s going to be a really intense and stressful match to watch! », added a woman. “ I think the All Blacks are on a winning streak and are really producing their best game at the moment. Maybe even the defeat against France helped them at the start! » Another claims to have given the All Blacks winning by 16 points. All Blacks who are preparing to play a fifth World Cup final, a record.
New Zealanders await the Rugby World Cup final with South Africa with some trepidation
Richard Tindiller
Sure of victory, the South Africans are preparing to party all weekend
South Africans will spend the day in the stores to stock up on food. Barbecue, beer and rugby, a whole South African way of life will be in the spotlight this evening during the Springboks match.
Happy as a South African butcher during a World Cup, John has a smile, he sells kilos of meat for grilling. “ Rugby, barbecue and meat are an important part of our culture, so we’ll have work to do! »
Albye has filled her shopping cart for the weekend. He will watch the match at home, with his wife and a head full of memories. “ I was at the stadium in Johannesburg with my wife for the final in 1995 when South Africa played New Zealand, so it will bring back wonderful memories. » Albye then goes to the wine merchant, where it is busy on high days.
In South Africa: with plenty of beer and meat, supporters prepare to celebrate their team’s victory
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Raymond, the manager expects to be overwhelmed by customers. “ We expect the same level of purchasing as during confinement, when people bought for fear of shortage. They are pumped up! » Godfrey, a customer, wears a cap on which are written the last three World Cups won by South Africa: 1995, 2007, 2019. If 2023 were to be added, the party could last all weekend. “ I have champagne… If they win, we’ll open it and celebrate even more. »
If he wins, President Cyril Ramaphosa plans to declare Monday a public holiday.
With three trophies on both sides, the team that wins the match will once again be able to assert its hegemony on the rugby planet.
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