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England 9-6 South Africa
England had the better of the first 20 minutes or so but South Africa have turned the tide. Half-time is on the horizon.
Summary
England's World Cup dream ends in heartbreaking 16-15 semi-final defeat in Paris
Handre Pollard's 77th-minute penalty snatches victory at Stade de France
Converted RG Snyman try cut England's lead to 15-13 with 11 minutes left
Owen Farrell drop-goal had put England nine ahead in second half in Paris
England were seeking revenge for defeat in 2019 World Cup final
South Africa will play New Zealand in next Saturday's final
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Postpublished at 20:43 British Summer Time 21 October 2023
England 9-6 South Africa
Mike Henson
BBC Sport at Stade de France
Image source, Getty ImagesGeorge Martin is leaving imprints all over this match.
Mbongeni Mbonambi is the latest to feel the power of the young Leicester forward and the Springbok hooker was slow to his feet after their collision.
South Africa ride with Deon Fourie, normally a flanker, as their hooker cover on the bench.
Let's watch that one.
Penalty - England 9-6 South Africapublished at 35 mins
Handre Pollard
He scored 22 points in the final four years ago and now Handre Pollard kicks South Africa back to within touching distance.
Penalty to South Africapublished at 34 mins
England 9-3 South Africa
England scramble their defence well to stop a potential try but it comes back for that offside call. Mistakes creeping in.
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England 9-3 South Africa
Elliot Daly drops a very tough high ball but manages to recover, and then Billy Vunipola loses the ball in a very dangerous position. England are offisde too...
'Libbok miles off it'published at 20:39 British Summer Time 21 October 2023
England 9-3 South Africa
Paul Grayson
Former England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 Live
Image source, Getty ImagesManie Libbok looked miles off it. He normally kicks brilliantly with both feet.
He did not look comfortable out there and South Africa have made an early change.
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England 9-3 South Africa
Will that change at fly-half do the job for South Africa? England will have to make a quick change too as Tom Curry has a busted nose. Billy Vunipola is the blood replacement.
Martin proving his worthpublished at 20:38 British Summer Time 21 October 2023
England 9-3 South Africa
Bobby Skinstad
Former South Africa captain on BBC Radio 5 LiveGeorge Martin has made some bone-shattering tackles, brilliant physicality!
Replacement - Pollard onpublished at 31 mins
England 9-3 South Africa
South Africa's 10 Manie Libbok spoons a kick out of play horribly - and he's hauled off!
Handre Pollard comes on. Ruthless stuff!
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England 9-3 South Africa
England now lose a line-out, a poor throw from Jamie George is pocketed. There are errors all over the field just now.
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England 9-3 South Africa
Crouch. Bind. Set!
England play out quickly from a scrum and get the ball in Manu Tuilagi's hands for the first real time. He makes a 12-shaped hole but South Africa recover well.
However, they are offside from an England kick and that's another penalty to England, deep in their own half. Owen Farrell boots downfield.
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Owen Farrell's ill-discipline and back talking is going to cost us. Get him off and get Ford on.
Paul
Owen Farrell's lack of respect for the referee is going to cost England this game!
Nick
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England 9-3 South Africa
A line-out is not straight - South Africa's set-pieces are a hot mess tonight.
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England 9-3 South Africa
Kurt-Lee Arendse spies grass and drives through for South Africa, but a fine ankle tap stops him before Courtney Lawes once more turns the ball over superbly.
Elliot Daly smashes Duane Vermeulen under the a high ball but England then give away a penalty which is kicked into touch.
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England 9-3 South Africa
Who expected this scoreline at this stage then? It's not quite the beautiful game we saw last week but my word it's captivating stuff...
Image source, Getty Images'Looking for it all the time'published at 20:30 British Summer Time 21 October 2023
England 9-3 South Africa
Paul Grayson
Former England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 LiveAwesome work on the floor from the chasing Courtney Lawes.
After two phases we saw the switch of direction by Owen Farrell and the dink over the top for Elliot Daly.
England are looking for that all the time.
'Disorganisation from South Africa'published at 20:30 British Summer Time 21 October 2023
England 9-3 South Africa
Matt Dawson
Former England scrum-half on BBC Radio 5 LiveI am amazed at the disorganisation in the back field from South Africa, England have kicked the leather off the ball in the last couple of years.
Penalty - England 9-3 South Africapublished at 24 mins
Owen Farrell
Wideish on the left, but clipped through with the minimum of fuss by Owen Farrell.
Penalty to Englandpublished at 23 mins
England 6-3 South Africa
Image source, Getty ImagesEngland get a penalty, cheered to the rafters as Owen Farrell nearly kicks for Elliot Daly in the corner.
It will come back for a chance for Farrell...
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England 6-3 South Africa
A great gather from Jonny May this time. England's back three have been excellent so far. But the momentum is definitely with the champions now.
England win the loose ball in a dangerous spot though...