South Africa battled their way into their third World Cup final on Sunday as the goalkicking of Handre Pollard and a try by Damian de Allende eventually overwhelmed Wales 19-16 to set up a repeat of the 2007 final against England.
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England are into their first Rugby World Cup final in 12 years after a brilliant demolition of three-time world champions New Zealand. The defending champions slumped to a 19-7 loss in Yokohama.
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South Africa ended Japan’s dream World Cup run to reach the semi-finals after a bruising 26-3 win against the hosts in Tokyo. Makazole Mapimpi scored twice for the Springboks.
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A dramatic late Ross Moriarty try booked Wales a World Cup semi-final place at the expense of 14-man France as Warren Gatland’s side came from behind to win 20-19 in Oita.
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New Zealand will meet England in the World Cup semi-finals after condemning Ireland to a seventh quarter-final exit with a 46-14 hammering in Tokyo. The All Blacks controlled the game throughout and totally outclassed the Irish.
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