The end result is lots of possession and set-pieces in the middle third, which as stated before is for more advantageous to England in terms of territory. South Africa players celebrate their victory with their families and fans. Photograph: Pavel Golovkin/AP mins. This is a ruthless and heartbreaking moment for Libbok as he’s hooked off for Handre Pollard after half an hour. Rassie Erasmus has clearly decided this is a game that needs a much different fly-half approach. Handre Pollard (on the ground) and his South Africa teammates defend their lines. Photograph: Aurélien Morissard/AP

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South Africa's fly-half Manie Libbok watches the ball fly towards the posts. Photograph: Antonin Thuillier/AFP/Getty Images The complete list of Gilbert Rugby balls, from training to match and replica to supporter balls for your country or club. Use the filters on the left hand side to filter by Type - Size - Colour - Country. and match balls too, with high-quality brands available throughout, not least our selection of Gilbert rugbyOwen Farrell of England scores a drop goal during the 2023 Rugby World Cup sem i-final against South Africa. Photograph: Henry Browne/World Rugby/Getty Images Replacements: Deon Fourie, Ox Nche, Vincent Koch, RG Snyman, Kwagga Smith, Faf de Klerk, Handré Pollard, Willie le Roux England's Courtney Lawes (left) and South Africa's Eben Etzebeth battle to catch the ball. Photograph: Thibault Camus/AP

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Whilst there’s despair for England's centre Ollie Lawrence (left) and left wing Elliot Daly. Photograph: Miguel Medina/AFP/Getty Imagesmins. Ellis Genge is penalised for dropping to his knees and then getting up and not driving straight. Pollard tees it up from 49 metres and bisects the posts perfectly. A wistful looking Owen Farrell after England’s defeat. Photograph: Julian Finney/World Rugby/Getty Images Rugby Ball Beeswax Candle | Rugby Fan | Rugby World Cup 2023 | Sports Gift England Wales Rugby Cymru Rygbi Rugby World Cup Shop for signed rugby world cup memorabilia 2019 including autographs by all the major players from the world’s top rugby teams. Shop for autographed rugby world cup shirts, balls & boots! Whatever happens in this match the RFU annual statement will speak of achievement in this tournament, and given the form coming in a win here would be one for the ages; while South Africa would now consider reaching the final no better than par.

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England became the first and only northern hemisphere team to date to lift the Webb Ellis Cup when they beat hosts Australia in 2003. They have also made three other Rugby World Cup finals, in 1991, 2007 and 2019, missing out on the coveted prize on each occasion.

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With a length of 255mm and a girth of 535mm, the Size 3 rugby ball is designed for younger players aged 6 to 9, making it an ideal choice for beginners and junior rugby. Selecting the appropriate rugby ball size is essential, and it's typically determined by your age and playing experience: Damian Willemse; Kurt-Lee Arendse, Jesse Kriel, Damian de Allende, Cheslin Kolbe; Manie Libbok, Cobus Reinach; Steven Kitshoff, Mbongeni Mbonambi, Frans Malherbe; Eben Etzebeth, Franco Mostert; Siya Kolisi (captain), Pieter-Steph Du Toit, Duane Vermeulen Firstly immense credit to South Africa; they are current champiuons for a reason. I thought our players were magnificent. As I stand here and reflect I’m very proud and so should everyone else be. It’s too early to analyse the game right now, and we’ll reflect and recover as we prepare to play Argentina on Friday night. We wanted to play in the final, but we’re not so we have to focus on the next game. Did you know? England had to qualify for the 1999 tournament and booked their place after wins against Italy (23-15) and the Netherlands (110-0)