South Africa Scrapes Into Rugby World Cup 2023 Final

South Africa's Springboks are through to the final of the Rugby World Cup 2023 and will meet New Zealand's All Blacks on Saturday, October 28.

The Springboks beat England in another nailbiting match on Saturday October 21, in which they were largely outclassed by the Roses who led 12-6 at half-time. With the score at 15-6, England seemed confident they had the match in the bag but the Springboks fought back deep in the second half and in the dying minutes of the game went into the lead. The score was 16-15 at full time.

Considering how the Springboks played in their match against hosts France (29-28) and against England (16-15), and considering how New Zealand has been playing in the tournament, it is going to be quite a thrilling final given that both South Africa and New Zealand will be playing for a fourth Rugby World Cup title.

In their road to the semi-final, South Africa beat Tonga 49-18; lost to Ireland; beat Romania 76-0; beat Scotland 18-3; beat France 29-28 and beat England 16-15.

The match for third place will take place on Friday, October 27 between England and Argentina.

This article was originally from All Africa

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