Off Topic Rugby World Cup
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Fantastic opening 60ish minutes, pour les Francais, (and S.A.) however the French seemed to run low on energy after that. That said great match to watch as a neutral.
England are going to have to play far better than recently to have a chance, dropping Farrell would aid that
England are going to have to play far better than recently to have a chance, dropping Farrell would aid that
Rugby World Cup semi-final: England v South Africa
England: (12) 15
Pen: Farrell 4 Drop goal: Farrell
South Africa: (6) 16
Try: Snyman Con: Pollard Pen: Libbok, Pollard 2
England fell agonisingly short of a supreme upset and a fifth Rugby World Cup final as South Africa came on strong to snatch victory in Paris.
England: (12) 15
Pen: Farrell 4 Drop goal: Farrell
South Africa: (6) 16
Try: Snyman Con: Pollard Pen: Libbok, Pollard 2
England fell agonisingly short of a supreme upset and a fifth Rugby World Cup final as South Africa came on strong to snatch victory in Paris.
Summary
- South Africa win dramatic final in Paris to claim record fourth World Cup
- Springboks hold on to clinch back-to-back World Cups
- New Zealand captain Sam Cane sent off for head-on-head tackle in first half
- Beauden Barrett scored in corner as 14-man All Blacks fought back
- South Africa captain Siya Kolisi yellow-carded for high tackle in second half
- Four Handre Pollard penalties gave Springboks 12-6 half-time lead
