Rugby World Cup 2019 final: England’s loss to South Africa in 100 heartbreaking photographs
England’s World Cup campaign ended in heartbreak on Saturday morning
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Your support makes all the difference.England were blown away by a ruthless South Africa side as their memorable Rugby World Cup 2019 campaign ended in abject heartbreak in the twilight of Yokahama.
A tense arm wrestle delivered its critical moment in the 66th minute when Makazole Mapimpi and Lukhanyo Am combined brilliantly down the left wing for the first of the Springboks’ two tries.
England’s defence was unlocked by the speed and accuracy of a move that saw Mapimpi cross to become the first Springbok to score a try in a World Cup final, although there was also a hint of a forward pass.
And with Eddie Jones’ men forcing their attack in desperate pursuit of an unlikely comeback win, wing Cheslin Kolbe delivered the knockout punch with six minutes remaining.
The victory maintains South Africa’s 100 per cent record in finals and enables Siya Kolisi’s team to join the famed Springboks of 1995 and 2007. Relive the match here in 100 heart-breaking photographs.
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