Whenever they had a bit of joy, the Springboks back row were able to come up with a reply and Erasmus was able to bring on Francois Louw in the second half, which is such an advantage given how effective he is at the breakdown. "I'm really proud of our team, they've done a tremendous job for their country and tonight we just weren't good enough. Rugby World Cup 2019 England v South Africa – Mark Pougatch presents coverage of the showpiece match, which takes place at International Stadium Yokohama and will see the winners of the Webb Ellis Cup crowned. But just when England appeared to be squeezing the life out of New Zealand, it instead provided the All Blacks with a lifeline. The Ford-Farrell midfield worked so well against the All Blacks that Henry Slade no longer makes my starting side. Both agreed that Mrs Marshall would be the loudest of the two during the big match but, as Mr Marshall confided, "it's her dad and brother that will be unbearable for the next four years". England did briefly think it had scored a second try, as Sam Underhill found a gap in the All Blacks' defense to score under the posts, but referee Nigel Owen and the TMO deemed that a dummy runner, Sam Whitelock, had blocked off a tackler ahead of the ball. (CNN)England put on one of the great Rugby World Cup performances to stun two-time defending champion New Zealand 19-7 and book its place in the final for the first time since 2007. England put on one of the great Rugby World Cup performances to stun two-time defending champion New Zealand 19-7 and book its place in the final for the first time since 2007. Eddie Jones’ men reached their first World Cup final since 2007 with a thrilling 19-7 victory over reigning champions New […] Eddie Jones’ men reached their first World Cup final since 2007 with a thrilling 19-7 victory over reigning champions New […] TRIES Mapimpi, Kolbe. "You saw the boys at the end, they were still trying their guts out and that's all you can ask.". England England 12 South Africa South Africa 32. Do you want Tuilagi or Slade at outside centre? Last weekend, Ireland showed the blueprint of how. Available for everyone, funded by readers. Full article Daily news briefing direct to your inbox. Rugby World Cup 2019 England v South Africa – Mark Pougatch presents coverage of the showpiece match, which takes place at International Stadium Yokohama and will see the winners of the Webb Ellis Cup crowned. You got the sense 10 points would be far from sufficient to guarantee England a place in next Saturday's final. With commentary by Nick Mullins. The 2019 Rugby World Cup Final was a rugby union match played on 2 November 2019 at the International Stadium Yokohama in Yokohama, Japan.