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South Africa edge England to book final against New Zealand

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Handre Pollard converts a penalty during their Rugby World Cup semifinal against England.[Springboks]

South Africa came from 15-6 down to edge England by a point in a gripping second semi-final at Stade de France to progress to the Rugby World Cup 2023 final against New Zealand next Saturday.

England led the below-par holders right up until the 78th minute, where Handre Pollard's emphatic penalty saw the Springboks prevail by a single point.

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