South Africa win dramatic final in Paris to claim record fourth World Cup
Springboks hold on 14-man All Blacks to clinch back-to-back World Cups
New Zealand captain Sam Cane sent off for head-on-head tackle in first half
Beauden Barrett scored in corner as spirited All Blacks fought back
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi yellow-carded for high tackle in second half
Four Handre Pollard penalties gave Springboks 12-6 half-time lead
New Zealand 6-12 South Africa
Another brutal hit from Pieter-Steph du Toit forces Jordie Barrett into spilling the ball. Like Mike Tyson says, everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.
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What a lot of guff being spoken about the red card. Cane knows exactly what he is doing - which is hitting an opponent's head.
Gordon
Ironic that the tackle for which New Zealand are down to 14 is on the same player - Kriel - who wasn't even shown yellow for a much worse tackle against Scotland! Inconsistent.
Al
Richie Mo'unga
Image source, Getty ImagesRichie Mo'unga clips the kick through the posts and keeps the scoreline ticking over. That will help.
What a tackle that was by Kurt-Lee Arendse. He ripped the ball out at full stretch.
New Zealand 3-12 South Africa
For the second time the All Blacks are close to scoring in the corner with a penalty advantage!
Rieko Ioane loses the ball in a tackle but it will come back for the kick.
New Zealand 3-12 South Africa
Andrew Mehrtens
Former New Zealand fly-half on BBC Radio 5 Live
Image source, Getty ImagesI thought there were mitigating factors, but when you see it in slow motion it is a red.
In real speed there is not a lot different that Sam Cane could have done.
New Zealand 3-12 South Africa
Just like four years ago against England, South Africa are taking this final away from their opponents.
The All Blacks need a try. Or some points anyway as they have the ball in the right half.
New Zealand 3-12 South Africa
Bobby Skinstad
Former South Africa captain on BBC Radio 5 Live
I have got to say that is really disappointing for the final. I feel desperately sorry for Sam Cane.
Handre Pollard
Image source, Getty ImagesA hearty roar from the South Africa supporters as Handre Pollard keeps up his immaculate record from the tee.
South Africa have a nine-point lead and will have a one-man advantage for more than 40 minutes of this final. It's looking ominous.
Image source, Getty ImagesSam Cane's yellow card has been upgraded to red.
There is a high degree of danger with no mitigation. Sam Cane is the first man to see red in a World Cup final.
New Zealand 3-9 South Africa
Martin Johnson
England's World Cup winning captain on BBC Radio 5 Live
These things happen. I was a tall guy, he is running into you as much as the other way round.
It is high and only a yellow card for me.
New Zealand 3-9 South Africa
Damian Willemse tries a drop goal from about 45 metres out, it's too short but South Africa keep the stranglehold on and captain Siya Kolisi forces another penalty.
The microphones, the referees, the TMOs, the communication, the handling of situations. It's all so good.
Not that hard is it, football?
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Sulaimon: I must say the English referee is doing very well and has been spot on with his decisions in this pressure cooker atmosphere. Brilliant officiating so far!!!
New Zealand 3-9 South Africa
Andrew Mehrtens
Former New Zealand fly-half on BBC Radio 5 Live
From ground level it was obviously a high tackle, the mitigating factor is I think Jesse Kriel changed direction when he ran into Sam Cane.
Cane then got caught out and also Kriel was dipping.
New Zealand 3-9 South Africa
If South Africa can make this next eight minutes count and extend their lead they'll be in a very good place at half time. Ideally they want a try and Kurt-Lee Arense chases a kick through in the corner but the ball is too heavy!
New Zealand 3-9 South Africa
Mike Henson
BBC Sport at Stade de France
Image source, Getty ImagesThat looked grim on the big screen in the Stade de France.
The South Africa fans are vocal and don't think they should or will be seeing Sam Cane again in this final.
A 14-man All Blacks side lost a pre-tournament warm-up match against the Boks by a record 35-7 scoreline at Twickenham a couple of months back...
New Zealand 3-9 South Africa
New Zealand’s Ben Smith was the only player to have ever received a card in a World Cup final prior to tonight. He was shown yellow against Australia in 2015 at Twickenham.
New Zealand have had two in the first half hour.
New Zealand 3-9 South Africa
Bobby Skinstad
Former South Africa captain on BBC Radio 5 Live
I have got to say nobody wants a red card in a final, even as a Springbok supporter. It is a yellow card though.
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John: Hang on... Don't England get pelters for kicking a lot? Is it OK now then?