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Donal Lenihan: Superior attack but All Blacks front five must weather double onslaught

The Irish Examiner columnist gives his thoughts on where he thinks the Rugby World Cup final will be won and lost.
Donal Lenihan: Superior attack but All Blacks front five must weather double onslaught

CURRENT HOLDERS: Duane Vermeulen of South Africa poses for a portrait with the Web Ellis Cup following his team's victory against England in the Rugby World Cup 2019 Final. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)

Will bench gamble backfire?

Whatever you think about the Springboks coaching ticket led by Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber you have to admire the fact that, when it comes to retaining their World Cup crown, they won’t die wondering.

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