Victor Matfield is swigging a bottle of beer handed to him by a female spectator so we're taking our cue from the great second-row, who is soaking up a World Cup atmosphere for one final time, and winding up this live commentary in a bid to make it to last orders. 

After quenching his thirst, Matfield then steps on to a makeshift stage to collect a bronze medal, as do the rest of his team-mates. 

The majority of the crowd have disappeared, though, which means it's definitely time for us to go. Thanks, as always, for joining us. There'll be more live coverage on Saturday for the big one - the final between New Zealand and Australia. 

If a match was won by possession and territory alone then victory would  have been Argentina's. They had over 90% of possession and territory in the final 10 minutes but by then the match was already lost.  

Former England full-back Iain Balshaw sticks up for the South African jackal Francois Louw. 

Springbok Francois Louw dominated the breakdown, while the South African defence was bulletproof thanks largely to the 6ft 8in Eben Etzebeth who incredibly made 20 tackles - and scored a try. 

South Africa will now be known as the team which finished third at the 2015 World Cup. It was possibly the least entertaining match of the tournament, but understandably so. 

Argentina continue to rumble forward. Regardless of the scoreline, the Pumas want to end the match on a high. 

BBC Sport's Sonja McLaughlan reckons the Pumas fans are the best...

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Two minutes remaining and the Pumas patiently recycle... running into South Africa's 22m... but body can't do what the mind wants it. That is to be expected after six weeks of intense rugby. 

Under five minutes to go and then we can all prepare to watch Graham Norton and whomever is on his sofa this evening. 

Argentina running into a cul de sac - hooker Julian Montoya pushed into touch as the Pumas attempt to weaken South Africa's defence down the blindside. 

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Bryan Habana did not have his best match in South African colours this evening and the 32-year-old was off colour in the semi-final against the All Blacks. But the winger has, nevertheless, enjoyed a fruitful World Cup, drawing level with Jonah Lomu in the history books. 

Bath coach Neal Hatley has some nice words for Bath back-rower - and fellow South African - Francois Louw.

We're into the final 10 minutes and South Africa have possession in opposition territory. 

The forwards use their brawn before Damian de Allende weaves between defenders but, as has been the story of the match, the attacking team loses possession and a promising period of play ends with a whimper. 

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Deary me. Handre Pollard with an ugly-looking kick to touch which arrows straight into Argentine hands. The outside-half messed up touch-finder an example of why this match hasn't been of the highest quality.

Former England hooker Brian Moore has an idea...

The crowd hiss as they learn South Africa are going for the points rather than the touchline. Who needs tries, eh? 

Handre Pollard takes aims with the crowd's jeers ringing in his ears and his effort hits the uprights. 

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Bryan Habana looks skywards and applauds as he soaks up the cheers of the crowd. The winger will have to make do with being the joint top scorer in World Cup history because the 32-year-old will now forever be stuck on 15 tries alongside a fellow prime poacher Jonah Lomu. 

Time is against Argentina, and so too is the ball. Nicolas Sanchez again at the heart of a beautifully orchestrated back-line move, but the Pumas can't quite offload successfully. 

A genial bow from Schalk Burger as he leaves the field for the second time. That's probably the last we'll see of Burger, but there could be another encore.