South Africa’s Springboks Secure Rugby World Cup Final Berth

The Springboks are into their third Rugby World Cup final after they beat Wales by 19-16 in a nail-biter quarter-final in Yokohama on Sunday.

Damian de Allende scored the Boks’ only try, while Handre Pollard hit all five of his kicks at goal for a personal contribution of 14 points to earn Player of the Match title.

He scored 14 of the 19 points for @Springboks in a tough semi-final, Handre Pollard is the @Mastercard Player of the Match for #WALvRSA #StartSomethingPriceless #POTM #RWC2019 pic.twitter.com/Y74VIpvrIW

— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) October 27, 2019

And the memes have begun…

The Boks will meet England in the final next week, a replay of the 2007 final in Paris.

WATCH Rassie Erasmus on the match:

? "We would love to win the World Cup."@Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus reflects on a tough battle against Wales in the semi-final and looks forward to a #RWCFinal against England.#WALvRSA #WebbEllisCup #RWC2019 pic.twitter.com/3WBsgryFIb

— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) October 27, 2019

WATCH Siya Kolisi on the match

? "This means everything to us as a team."@Springboks skipper Siya Kolisi speaks after his side's victory over Wales in the #RWC2019 semi-final. South Africa will face England in the #RWCFinal ?#WALvRSA #WebbEllisCup pic.twitter.com/xyDvaq82LK

— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) October 27, 2019

President Cyril Ramaphosa promised Captain Siya Kolisi yesterday that he would book a ticket to the Rugby World Cup Finals to lift the trophy with the Springboks. Time to book your ticket Mr President! (Watch Ramaphosa’s video chat with Kolisi here.)

Scorers:

Springboks 19 (9) – Try: Damian De Allende. Conversion: Handre Pollard. Penalty goals: Pollard (4).

Wales 16 (6) – Try: Josh Adams. Conversion: Leigh Halfpenny. Penalty goals: Dan Biggar (3).

Sources include: SARugby, SAPeople

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