Prince Harry to attend Rugby World Cup final to see England take on South Africa

Prince Harry, 35, is the patron of the Rugby Football Union, the sport's governing body in England

(FILES) In this file photo taken on May 18, 2018 Britain's Prince Harry (L) and his best man Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, (R) arrive to greet well-wishers on the street outside Windsor Castle in Windsor, on the eve of Prince Harry's royal wedding to US actress Meghan Markle.  Britain's Prince Harry said he and his brother Prince William were on "different paths" and admitted occasional tension in their relationship. The Duke of Sussex, 35, has been plagued by rumours of a growing rift between him and 37-year-old William, and he acknowledged that "inevitably stuff happens" given their high-profile roles in the royal family. In an interview with ITV television filmed during his recent tour of southern Africa with his wife Meghan, Harry said: "We are brothers. We will always be brothers. / AFP / Tolga AKMEN
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Rugby World Cup (all times UAE)

Final: England v South Africa, Saturday, 1pm

Britain's Prince Harry will travel to Japan to see England face South Africa in Saturday's Rugby World Cup final in Yokohama, Buckingham Palace has announced.

Prince Harry, 35, is the patron of the Rugby Football Union, the sport's governing body in England.

The Duke of Sussex and his wife Meghan recently returned from a visit to southern Africa.

The British royal was also at the last World Cup final and presented the Webb Ellis Trophy to winning captain Richie McCaw following New Zealand's 34-17 win over Australia at Twickenham, London.

He was also a vocal supporter in the crowd in Sydney as England won the 2003 final as Jonny Wilkinson kicked a drop-goal in extra time to win a thrilling match against hosts Australia and celebrated with the team afterwards.

Buckingham Palace said further details of the prince's visit would be released later this week.

England won through to Saturday's final with a dynamic 19-7 win over New Zealand that ended the All Blacks' eight-year reign as world champions.

South Africa ground out a 19-16 semi-final victory over Wales in a turgid set-piece contest.

MATCH INFO

Rugby World Cup (all times UAE)

Final: England v South Africa, Saturday, 1pm