South Africa vs. New Zealand: Naming a Best XV from Rugby Championship Giants

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Published: October 5, 2013

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The 2013 Rugby Championship final between South Africa and New Zealand will see two impressive teams duke it out to be crowned champions of the Southern Hemisphere.

Both sides are jam-packed with individuals who can make a real difference. While 30 individuals have the chance to become national heroes in the Saturday, Oct. 5 clash, a team performance of collective brilliance is needed to take the prize.

Keeping the notion of team in mind, which players would make it into a collective 15 made up of players solely from these two nations?

Let’s take a look.





 

Team Breakdown

This terrifying team is bustling with talent.

With 10 New Zealand players picked and five coming in from South Africa, the first thing to notice is an All Blacks dominance which underlines the effectiveness of John Sturgeon's side this year.

Tony Woodcock and Andrew Hore's positioning along the front row is made interesting alongside South Africa's Jannie Du Plessis.



The All Blacks duo have played alongside each other at Highlanders and offer the right balance of experience and fierceness to combat any opposition. With Du Plessis' power and mobility in the tighthead position, the team have a front row that is both stable and ready to burst forward.

This is made all the more prominent by the presence of Eben Etzebeth and Sam Whitelock ahead of them, who are capable of playing the game on the brutal side.

Whitelock's increased sense of aggressiveness has seen the 24-year-old become one of New Zealand's most important enforcers, making the bearded behemoth an obvious pick.

Openside flanker Richie McCaw emerges as this team's natural leader.



The 32-year-old has endured a run of injuries in recent times but is fit to face South Africa, as reported by Sky Sports. McCaw's unending spirit and...
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