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Rugby World Cup Final 2023: South Africa defeats New Zealand

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South Africa won the Rugby World Cup after beating New Zealand by one point in the final on Saturday, 28 October.

New Zealand vs South Africa full-time score

Springboks lift the Webb Ellis Trophy for a record fourth time after giving their hearts to the match that took place in Paris.


New Zealand captain Sam Cane was the first player sent off in a World Cup final as South Africa took a 12-6 lead into half-time.

New Zealand played most of the first half with 14 men thanks to a yellow card for Shannon Frizell and a red card for captain Sam Cane.

There’s jubilation in the air as the Springboks have won the quarter-final, semi-final and final all by just one point.

 

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