South Africa have won their third Rugby World Cup, beating the favourites England by 20 points in Yokohama.
The first hour was all about kicking as the Springboks built a lead of 18-12 thanks to Handré Pollard's boot.
Finally, on 68 minutes, South Africa got a much-deserved first-ever try in a World Cup final through Makazole Mapimpi.
Rather than England getting themselves back into the game though, it was South Africa's Cheslin Kolbe who buried the hopes of Eddie Jones' team with five minutes to go.
🗣 “I have never seen South Africa like this. We were playing for the people back home. We can achieve anything if we work together as one.”
Hear from @Springboks’s Siya Kolisi on what is not just a #RWCFinal win - It’s more than that 👏👏#RWC2019 #ENGvRSA #WebbEllisCup pic.twitter.com/qgfv0STIlr— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) November 2, 2019
You know what? I am absolutely over the moon for Siya Kolisi.
A transformative figure in sport who becomes an immortal in South Africa.
The first black Springbok captain in a sport still bearing the scars of division.
Well done. Well bloody done.#SouthAfrica #RWCFinal pic.twitter.com/KLai9nL69L— Richard Chambers (@newschambers) November 2, 2019
Made in the west of Ireland! #RassieErasmus 🇮🇪
— Kevin Kilbane (@kdkilbane77) November 2, 2019
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South Africa win the #RWCFinal every 12 years.
Put every penny you have on the Boks for 2031!— Tim Cocker (@cocker) November 2, 2019
It’s only a game but Siya Kolisi, who grew up in a township where his favourite toy was a brick, is about to lift the Rugby World Cup trophy. If that doesn’t touch you, then you need to check your pulse. #RWCFinal
— John McDermott (@johnpmcdermott) November 2, 2019
The final touches on the #WebbEllisCup for @Springboks #RWC2019 #RWCFinal pic.twitter.com/YDkazZik2s
— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) November 2, 2019
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