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Rugby World Cup 2023, Semi-final: England Fall Agonisingly Short In Semis, Lose 15-16 To South Africa - In Pics

The Springboks finally broke the English scrum, and once again their hearts, to reach the Rugby World Cup final and have a chance at back-to-back titles. Defending champion South Africa was second-best to England’s smart tactics and precise execution for the best part of 70 minutes of their semifinal at Stade de France on Saturday before what’s becoming a traditional great escape by the Boks saw them steal a thriller 16-15 and set up a title decider next weekend against their fiercest rival, New Zealand. South Africa will take on New Zealand in the showpiece match on Saturday with both sides chasing a record fourth title whereas England take on Argentina in the third-place play-off on Friday.

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The Springboks finally broke the English scrum, and once again their hearts, to reach the Rugby World Cup final and have a chance at back-to-back titles. Defending champion South Africa was second-best to England’s smart tactics and precise execution for the best part of 70 minutes of their semifinal at Stade de France on Saturday before what’s becoming a traditional great escape by the Boks saw them steal a thriller 16-15 and set up a title decider next weekend against their fiercest rival, New Zealand. South Africa will take on New Zealand in the showpiece match on Saturday with both sides chasing a record fourth title whereas England take on Argentina in the third-place play-off on Friday.

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