Elliott Smith: Newstalk ZB rugby commentator recaps the gutting All Blacks loss in the Rugby World Cup final - Early Edition with Ryan Bridge

History does unfortunately repeat itself with an absolutely gutting loss for the All Blacks.

The All Blacks have had to settle for second in the Rugby World Cup after losing to the Springboks 12-11 in Paris.

They had to play the majority of the game with 14, after captain Sam Cane became the first player sent off in a Rugby World Cup final.

Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Elliott Smith joined Kate Hawkesby.

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