Why are the southern hemisphere teams dominating the Rugby World Cup?

Respect to my South African brothers. Well done 🇿🇦 Much respect 💯👏🙏My All Black brothers, tough luck fellas🇳🇿👌💯

Hey Matt! Thanks for giving us extra motivation to win the WC. 👍😉

Rugby World Cup matches of teams versus the Top 6 ranked teams played - Scotland played 2, won 0 against the Top 6 - England played 1, won 0 against the Top 6 (Reached Semi-Final ! ) - France played 2 won 1 against the Top 6 (Reached 1/4 Final) - All Blacks played 3, won 1 against the Top 6 - Ireland played 3 won 2 against the Top 6 (Reached 1/4 Final) - Springboks played 5, won 4 against the Top 6 The above showcase how difficult the road was for the Springboks.

It comes down to history and purpose! The Springboks and All Blacks play for something greater than themselves, they play to give their people hope. It will always push them to dig a little bit deeper.

As a kiwi who is actually more a football fan than a rugby fan, i’d say that it’s part of our cultural identity. The rugby knowledge of the average dad coaching his sons team is probably higher than many club coaches in other countries. In fact most mums in NZ are pretty knowledge about the game. We are a small country and this is one of the few ways we can make a splash in the big wide world…so we make sure we do.

South Africa and Argentina are the ONLY 2 nations with 100% homegrown players i.e. all of their players were born in their respective countries.

World Cup Championship is the Ultimate success...the Southern Hemisphere knows who they are and what must be done to win. 🇿🇦 🇿🇦 🇿🇦 🇿🇦 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 2023🎉🎉🎉🎉 And to the All Blacks - thank you for giving us the most epic final..as usual your rugby skills and talent were out of this world and the Springbokke had to dig deep. Respect and love to All Blacks from Springbokke fan😊

ab fan much respect to to the boks they earned their spot the hard way

Everyone talking about NZ and South Africa from Southern Hemisphere but forgot to mention the rise of Fiji as a powerhouse. Once the Polynesian teams receive the resources and support as to the tier one nations the Northern Hemisphere won’t stand a chance.

For South Africa it's not all about rugby, it goes beyond that as Siya Kolisi would say, it's that diverse people, cultures and different people from different backgrounds and walks of life coming together and giving hope to people in hopeless situations and Siya epitomises that perfectly as he did not have a support structure because her parents were absent and her grandmother took him in and sacrificed so much to making sure her grandson was fed. It is that which feeds into team's purpose and grind added into a culture of a rugby playing country the results are often devastating as you have seen. European teams are more often overhyped more than anything and the culture of undermining the All Blacks as well as the Springboks which will forever be their demise.

Only a few weeks ago South Africa had lost to Ireland, New Zealand had lost to France and Australia had been hammered by Wales and people were talking about the demise of southern hemisphere rugby now we're discussing its alleged dominance. I don't think it is dominant - maybe marginally better would be a more realistic description.

The Boks manage their team well. England relies on Farrell, France on Du Pont, Ireland on Sexton etc etc.....the Boks have a team mentality and make their players realise they are not bigger than the jersey. The ABs talk about you borrowing the jersey....it's an achievement and it's a team effort If you are subbed you don't lose your cool, it's for the team. Lubbock was subbed 30 mins into the game because he wasn't kicking at the correct times and so Pollard was brought in....the NH commentators were all shocked and made a big thing out of it....Lubbock knew it was for the team. Sam had a red card, NH commentators and supporters thought it was the end of the game for the ABs but the Boks all knew that just meant that the ABs were going to play even harder.... Rugby in the NH is a class based sport....in NZ and SA, it's a culture.....

Meat, sun, many good rugby schools, personal discipline, a community spirit and a belief in God.

We in South Africa and New Zealand life and breathe rugby. It's like football for UK and Europe fans. And no matter how both teams might struggle sometimes, when we play against eachother both teams just go to another level. They bring out the best in eachother

It's not so much as desperation for the ABs and us supporters. It's a belief and faith we have when we come together . Stand proud, Stay humble.

As long as northern hemisphere rate guys like Matt Williams you will never, never, never, never get anywhere!!!!!!!!!!!!!

South Africa have a strong scrum , strong reliable lineout , rugby cuteness , a kicker now , and huge heart . Kolisi is a mighty rugby person. He takes being beaten , replaced early , criticised in his humble , appreciative nature . South Africa to win ..

From my experience...Growing up in South Africa, being there for 26 years, rugby is everywhere. We start at schools under 9s...Its free to play. Matches, tournaments etc. Practices 4 times a week and matches on Saturday where schools attent and support. I have now stayed in Ierland for 8 years, love this place. Rugby exposure and support is so low and weak. Sports rarely get played at schools, unless you belong to a club. I am very impressed by Ierland rugby as they are a small nation, but performing among the top teams in the world..but just imagine what they can achieve if rugby was available easier and exposed to more people. This is why I personally think Southern Hemisphere is always dominating, sports starts at a young age. At schools we got rewarded for participating in sports and supporting teams aswell, was a shock to see that it doesnt happen this side.

Shane is spot on about the frenzy NZ brought in the first 15 mins vs IRL. It was ferocious stuff, and while IRE absorbed it, it was enough to get the edge to beat IRE in the QF. Well done to SA their tenacity and discipline throughout the tournament were incredible . NZ were immense yesterday. In that 2nd half, they could have scored on several occasions, but were denied by dogged defense and a bit of bad luck. Only one point in it, says it all really.

Imo, southern Hemisphere teams will do anything to win or to stop a team from scoring a try. They will take yellow cards all day and back themselves playing with a man down. Ireland and france will have to bring that win at all cost mentality going forward