Scott Base scientists ready to cheer on All Blacks

The final is taking place more than 17,000km away but the men in black can count on strong support from one of the most southern locations on the planet. Photo / Supplied

Scientists at Scott Base in Antarctica will be cheering on the All Blacks when they attempt to make history in Sunday morning's Rugby World Cup final.

But with intermittent satellite coverage, they may have to listen to the game on radio.

The final is taking place more than 17,000km away but the men in black can count on strong support from one of the most southern locations on the planet, Antarctica New Zealand general manager communications Jeanine Begg said.

Some of New Zealand's top climate change scientists and a talented team of Antarctica New Zealand support staff will be waking early on Sunday morning to in hope of watching New Zealand wallop the Wallabies.

"Our team at Scott Base have been listening to Rugby World Cup matches live via radio in the build up to the final, but it's still unknown if they will get to see the big game live as internet and satellite capabilities are pretty limited in Antarctica," Ms Begg said.

"We have a committed team of tech expects thinking of cunning ways to make this possible but the chances are slim, radio may be the only option again."