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Rugby World Cup live updates: Springboks vs England

10:09 am on 22 October 2023

England's George Ford looks on as Faf de Klerk and Vincent Koch embrace as they celebrate South Africa's victory at the end of the Rugby World Cup semi-final match between England and South Africa at the Stade de France. Photo: AFP / Anne-Christie Poujoulat

The Springboks have booked their place in next week's Rugby World Cup final against the All Blacks, after a dramatic one-point victory over England in this morning's semi-final.

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Faf de Klerk celebrates after South Africa won the 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-final match against England at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis. Photo: AFP / Emmanuel Dunand

Ben Earl is tackled by Manie Libbok during the 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-final match between England and South Africa at the Stade de France. Photo: AFP / FRANCK FIFE

England and South Africa battle it out in the early minutes of their Rugby World Cup semi final in France. Photo: AFP / ANTONIN THUILLIER

Jesse Kriel and Manu Tuilagi confront each other during the 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-final match between England and South Africa at the Stade de France. Photo: AFP / Anne-Christine Poujoulat