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How to watch New Zealand vs. South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final for free

The biggest game in world rugby is finally here.
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The Rugby World Cup has been a joy to watch, and now there's only one game left: the world cup final. This is the biggest game in world rugby, and the two most successful sides in the history of the competition are going to do battle in Paris this weekend.

If you're interested in watching New Zealand vs. South Africa for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is New Zealand vs. South Africa in the Rugby World Cup?

New Zealand and South Africa will meet at 8:00 p.m. BST on Oct. 28 at the Stade de France in Paris, France.

How to watch New Zealand vs. South Africa for free

ITV is offering free coverage of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. The final will be broadcast live on ITV1, with free streaming available on ITVX.

ITVX is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming site with a VPN:

  1. Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK

  4. Visit ITVX

  5. Watch New Zealand vs. South Africa for free from anywhere in the world

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer free trials or money-back guarantees. By making the most of these offers, you can unblock ITVX without committing with your cash. This isn't a long-term solution, but it does mean you can watch the Rugby World Cup final for free. This is sneaky, but it works.

What is the best VPN for ITVX?

There are a number of VPNs that can reliably unblock free streaming services like ITVX, including popular options like CyberGhost VPN and Surfshark. These VPNs will do the job, but ExpressVPN is the best of the bunch.

ExpressVPN is the best service for streaming, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 94 countries including the UK

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to five simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £82.82 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Watch New Zealand vs. South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final for free with ExpressVPN.

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Joseph Green is the Global Shopping Editor for Mashable. He covers VPNs, headphones, fitness gear, dating sites, streaming, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day.

Joseph is also Executive Editor of Mashable's sister site, AskMen.

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