New Zealand v South Africa LIVE: Rugby World Cup final score and result as Springboks beat All Blacks in Paris

45 minutes: Is this the first try?

No. From a South Africa scrum, the utilise their extra man to bring the All Blacks in field before another fine kick out to the wing almost sees Kurt-Lee Arendse in for a try.

As he dives for the line, his foot goes into touch and he drops the ball before it’s grounded. South Africa are getting closer.

42 minutes: Oh that is close.

A cross field kick from Handre Pollard sees the ball bobble into the hands of South Africa skipper Siya Kolisi who bombs forward. He’s tackled a couple of metres before the line then the Springboks are held up and New Zealand must restart the game with a dropout.

South Africa get the Rugby World Cup final back underway. They’ll be happy with their night’s work so far. Can they hold onto their lead of will New Zealand rally?

South Africa’s Bongi Mbonambi suffered a nightmare Rugby World Cup final after being forced off injured with only two minutes played.

The Springboks hooker was forced off with a knee injury after Shannon Frizell landed on his standing leg at the breakdown, earning the All Blacks player a yellow card. Referee Wayne Barnes took advice from his TMO before producing the card, which was then put to a review for a possible upgrade to red, based on whether Frizell’s action was deliberate.

The TMO kept the card at yellow, concluding Frizell was “not targeting the leg, he’s fallen on it”.

As expected there was a discussion over the red card for Sam Cane on ITV during the break.

Brian O'Driscoll said: "Any effective tackle is a hinge at the hips, Sam Cane can have no complaints, there's no late dip, he has a clear line of sight, it's considerable force to the head a very, very clear red card."

And Sean Fitzpatrick agreed saying: "In real time, it's a red card, we have to get on with it."

New Zealand trail on the scoreboard as the teams head into the break. The big story is that New Zealand are down to 14-men after captain Sam Cane was dismissed for a high tackle on Jesse Kriel.

Could that decision affect the course of this final?

38 minutes: As the advantage didn’t help New Zealand the referee pulls the play back for the earlier penalty.

Richie Mo’unga kicks for goal and brings South Africa back within range of one converted try.

37 minutes: Close! Mark Tele’a bursts forward for New Zealand and gets the All Blacks up the pitch. A quick pass from Richie Mo’unga earns the All Blacks a penalty but they try to play the advantage.

Rieko Ioane flies down the line and collects the ball but he’s dragged into touch before he can score.

34 minutes: To make matters worse for the All Blacks, Handre Pollard has booted another penalty between the sticks and South Africa are now nine points ahead with half-time approaching.