As we near the end of what has been a magnificent, albeit flawed, Rugby World Cup, Stephen Ferris has once again graced us with his presence - in association with Ladbrokes - to give the low down on tonight's final between the All Blacks and South Africa.
The former Ireland and Ulster flanker also gave us his team of the tournament, with two Irish players, Tadhg Beirne and Bundee Aki, making the cut.
New Zealand are the most represented nation with five players in the side, while France have three, and South Africa and England both have two a piece.
A couple of the smaller nations also feature, with Fiji's Levani Botia in at openside flanker, and Portugal's Pedro Bettencourt at outside centre.
It's hard to argue with much of the side, but the likes of Eben Etzebeth, Hugo Keenan, Jesse Kriel, and Damian Penaud have strong claims.
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Stephen Ferris Picks His Team Of The Rugby World Cup
Agree or disagree with my selections?
In fairness you could chose a completely different 15 and be happy… https://t.co/Ut5m9TiWfP— Stephen Ferris (@StephenFerris6) October 27, 2023
"Even in that England game, it felt like there was going to be a twist!" 🇿🇦
Who have you got in the #RWC2023Final - South Africa or New Zealand?
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Stephen Ferris Best XV of the 2023 Rugby World Cup:
- Ox Nche
- Peato Mauvaka
- Uini Atonio
- Tadhg Beirne
- Scott Barrett
- Shannon Frizell
- Levani Botia/Ben Earl
- Ardie Savea
- Antoine Dupont
- Richie Mo'unga
- Cheslin Kolbe
- Bundee Aki
- Pedro Bettencourt
- Will Jordan
- Freddie Steward
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