Tonight marks the highly anticipated final night of fifteens action at the World Rugby Classic at the National Sports Centre North Field, with three crucial fixtures set to determine the final league standings and ultimately, the 2025 champion. Live action gets underway at 5:50 pm
The evening kicks off at 6:00 PM with Classic Canada taking on the Classic Eagles (USA). Canada, who suffered a narrow loss to Argentina earlier this week, will be seeking a strong performance to end their campaign on a high. The Classic Eagles, still searching for their first win of the tournament, will be buoyed by their recent Sevens success and look to translate that momentum to the longer format.
That is followed at 7:30 PM by a clash between the Classic Lions and the Italian Classic XV. The Lions are desperate for a victory after a tough week, particularly their defeat to the Springboks on Wednesday. They will face an Italian side that found their winning form against the Eagles and will be aiming to secure a second victory to cap their tournament.
The night, and the tournament, culminates at 9:00 PM with a bruising showdown between the Argentina Legends and the defending champions, Classic South Africa.
This final fixture has become the de facto title decider in the new round-robin league format. South Africa currently holds the advantage, leading the standings after comprehensive wins over the Classic Eagles and the Classic Lions. However, the Argentina Legends have also been in formidable form, mounting a major comeback to defeat Canada.
With the Argentinians just two points behind the Springboks entering the match, a victory for the Legends is the only way they can secure the 2025 World Rugby Classic title. The stage is set for a thrilling war between two traditional rivals to determine who lifts the cup.
