South Africa are 3–1 series winners after completing a remarkable comeback against New Zealand, and on this episode of The Verdict, the panel breaks down how the series was won. The discussion looks at South Africa’s improved attack, explosive carrying game, faster ruck speed, transition play and ability to adapt throughout the series, while examining why New Zealand struggled to find a Plan B.

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The Vodacom United Rugby Championship Grand Final between Leinster and the Bulls will kick off on Friday, 19 June 2026 at 20:30 South African Standard Time.The match will take place at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland.

Friday 19 June

20:30 Leinster (IRE) v Bulls (RSA), Croke Park (IRE)

AI Grote: Leinster 30 -23 Bulls
Ou Grote (Rob): Bulls by 3
Ou Grote (James): Leinster by 3
Sports4Cast: Leinster 71%
Oddschecker: Glasgow (1.5 v 3.2)
Isa Nacewa: Leinster by 1
Victor Matfield: Bulls by 1
Forebet: Leinster by 9
Mark Keohane: Bulls 25 – 22 Leinster
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