Video: Dave Dobbyn weighs in on the All Blacks' Rugby World Cup hopes

Dave Dobbyn (Photosport file)
Dave Dobbyn (Photosport file)

Kiwi musician Dave Dobbyn is in the UK ahead of the All Blacks' Rugby World Cup semi-final – and he rates our chances against the Springboks.

The music legend says he expects the All Blacks to be playing in the final – and he'll be there to witness us reach it after being gifted free tickets to watch them at Twickenham tomorrow.

"This team is looking so scary and so on form – I think it's going to be an Australia-New Zealand final and I think it's going to be hard-fought all the way," Dobbyn said.

"It always is, especially at this level. We're really excited – there's a great spirit with all the supporters over here going for it, and [we're] feeling more brave than we did four years ago."

Discussing the Rugby World Cup final before the semi-final has even been played is a dangerous exercise – but Dobbyn says he feels confident the All Blacks will beat the Springboks.

"I think it'll just be joyous. It'll be a dodgy first half but the points will hit the board. The All Blacks are definitely on form," he said.

Watch the video above.