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South Africa edge past New Zealand to win record fourth Rugby World Cup title

The Springboks outlast the All Blacks in heavyweight final to make it back-to-back crowns in Paris

Evening Standard

New Zealand v South Africa player ratings: Pieter-Steph du Toit leads Springboks to Rugby World Cup glory

All Blacks’ captain Sam Cane saw red as the Springboks edged out a nervy encounter in Paris

The Independent UK

All Blacks, Springboks vie for global supremacy in World Cup final

Three-time Rugby World Cup winners South Africa and New Zealand both have the opportunity to claim their fourth title on Saturday at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, a suburb just outside Paris. It's a fated matchup between two long-standing rivals from the Southern Hemisphere, each with different trajectories in…

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Mandela, Lomu and a Rugby World Cup final that went beyond sport

On 24 June 1995, New Zealand and South Africa walked out at Ellis Park for a historic Rugby World Cup final. On Saturday in Paris they meet again

The Guardian - UK

Springboks take huge gamble on biggest stage of all

By going for a 7-1 split of forwards to backs on the bench, South Africa are taking a huge risk against the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup final

The Independent UK

Beloved vs unloved: Contrasting captains Kolisi and Cane collide in Rugby World Cup final

Siya Kolisi is adored by Springboks fans while Sam Cane battles for affection from the All Blacks faithful but both skippers have the same goal in Paris on Saturday

The Independent UK

Beloved vs unloved: Contrasting captains collide in Rugby World Cup final

Siya Kolisi is adored by Springboks fans while Sam Cane battles for affection from the All Blacks faithful but both skippers have the same goal in Paris on Saturday

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Springboks set for rematch of day that ‘changed South Africa forever’

The Springboks and All Blacks meet again in a Rugby World Cup final, 28 years after Nelson Mandela and Francois Pienaar united a nation

The Independent UK

‘We are the bomb squad’: How South Africa’s not-so-secret weapon turned Rugby World Cup semi-final

The Springboks came from behind to dramatically beat England in Paris and had their uniquely-styled replacements to thank

The Independent UK

England pack earn World Cup redemption but Springboks adapt to deliver new heartbreak

The humiliation suffered by the English forwards in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final was banished but they still couldn’t prevent a cruel semi-final defeat to South Africa in Paris

The Independent UK

England 15-16 South Africa: Springboks break English hearts with late win in Rugby World Cup classic

England beaten despite leading for most of semi-final in Paris

Evening Standard

Flying start required for Freddie Steward if England are to conquer South Africa's set-piece onslaught

Towering full-back must rise to challenge against fearsome frontline

Evening Standard

‘Our motives are constant’: the fuel driving Siya Kolisi and the Springboks

South Africa captain insists team will not lack for motivation when the going gets tough in semi‑final against England

The Guardian - UK

England vs South Africa: Chief agitator Rassie Erasmus makes move to get into rivals' heads

The mind-games are back, but the masterful Springboks’ chief has so much more in his locker

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

France suffer painful symmetry with Ireland as Springboks continue southern dominance

France 28-29 South Africa: Just 24 hours after Ireland endured quarter-final heartbreak in Paris, hosts France followed suit after an epic Rugby World Cup encounter

The National (Scotland)

France 28 South Africa 29: Springboks advance after record breaking classic

South Africa edged past France into the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup in a thrilling clash in Paris that will live long in the memory.

The Independent UK

South Africa win epic France clash to set up World Cup semi-final with England

The Springboks won 29-28 in a thrilling quarter-final at the Stade de France.

The Independent UK

France and South Africa prepare to go to ‘dark place’ to keep World Cup dream alive

Antoine Dupont returns for Les Bleus and is prepared ‘to suffer’ for quarter-final glory against the physical Springboks

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The Independent UK

France and South Africa prepare to go to ‘dark place’ to keep World Cup dream alive

Antoine Dupont returns for Les Bleus and is prepared ‘to suffer’ for quarter-final glory against the physical Springboks

The Independent UK

South Africa spring half-back surprise for crunch France quarter-final

The Springboks have handed Manie Libbok and Cobus Reinach starts with Faf de Klerk and Handre Pollard on the bench

The Independent UK

Duane Vermeulen warns there are no second chances ahead of South Africa’s clash with Tonga

Duane Vermeulen will return to the field for South Africa against Tonga

The Independent UK

Ireland prove they can win Rugby World Cup after beating up Springboks

South Africa 8-13 Ireland: An incredible Test match ended with Ireland sealing their greatest World Cup win in a possible preview of the final

The Guardian - UK

Farrell’s Ireland gear up to meet South Africa’s might in heavyweight contest

Springboks’ nuke squad has dominated the pre-match agenda with size of challenge impossible to duck for Ireland, with the world No 1 ranking at stake

The Independent UK

South Africa take team selection risk for Ireland clash

The Springboks have opted for just one back on the bench for Saturday’s decisive Pool B fixture

The Independent UK

Finn Russell left bruised and beaten as Springboks blunt Scottish blade

South Africa 18-3 Scotland: The bruising Springboks delivered a World Cup setback to Gregor Townsend’s side

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