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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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