Rugby is the national sport in New Zealand and after the tragic events of earlier this year when Christchurch was hit by an earthquake and the recent oil spill in the Bay of Plenty, many have looked upon the World Cup to lift collective spirits.
New Zealand prime minister John Key had no doubt when asked about the result on the eve of the final.
"I'm thinking they're going to beat them and beat them quite comfortably," he said.
With elections looming, Key will be hoping his bold prediction holds come Sunday night.
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