New Zealand vs Australia Rugby World Cup 2015 final: What time does it start, what channel is it on and where can I watch it?

All you need to know about the Rugby World Cup 2015 final

Wednesday 28 October 2015 14:42 GMT

Rugby World Cup final 2015: All you need to know

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When is the final and what time does it start?

The Rugby World Cup 2015 final will kick off at 4.00pm on Saturday 31 October, 2015 at Twickenham.

What channel is it on?

It will be televised live on ITV1, with the pre-match build-up starting at 3.00pm.

If you miss the live action, an hour-long highlights show will be on the same channel at 11.45pm later that evening.

What are the odds?

New Zealand: 2/5

Australia: 53/21

How have they fared against each other recently?

New Zealand 41-13 Australia
August 2015

Australia 27 New Zealand 19
August 2015, Rugby Championship

Australia 28 New Zealand 29
October 2014

Who will officiate?

Nigel Owens will take charge of the final.

Owens, widely regarded as the world's best, he will become the second Welshman to referee a World Cup final after Derek Bevan took charge of the 1991 showdown between Australia and England.

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