South Africa have made it back-to-back Rugby World Cup wins with a victory over New Zealand.
The Springboks retained the Webb Ellis Cup after a thrilling 12-11 win over the All Blacks in the final at the Stade de France in Paris.
A red card for New Zealand captain Sam Cane – the first in a Rugby World Cup final – and four kicks from Handre Pollard gave South Africa a first half advantage.
The All Blacks launched a spirited fightback in the second half, pulling to within a point with a try from Beauden Barrett.
However, South Africa, with a man advantage, held out despite late pressure from New Zealand to secure a narrow victory.
It means back-to-back wins for South Africa, who triumphed over England in the 2019 final in Japan.
South Africa’s final opponents, New Zealand, are the only other team to have won consecutive Rugby World Cups, with victories in 2011 and 2015.
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With four tournament wins to their name, the Springboks are now the most successful team in Rugby World Cup history – a title they previously shared with New Zealand.
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