Rugby World Cup: South Africa triumphs, England ko in final 32-12

The Springboks take the third world title in their history thanks to the success in the Yokohama final for 32-12 against England. Match always in control of the South Africans, with Pollard best scorer with 22 points

The South Africa he is the rugby world champion. The Springboks have conquered the Rugby World Cup 2019 after beating 32-12 theEngland in the Yokohama final. For South Africa this is the third world title (in as many endings) after those of 1995 (made famous by Clint Eastwood in the film 'Invictus') and of 2007, arrived precisely against Her Majesty's XV. South Africa rejoices with Kolisi who becomes the first captain of color to raise the World Cup. The British instead leave the third final in the street after those of 1991 and 2007, with the only success that remains that stamped by Wilkinson's drop in 2003.

South Africa-England, the chronicle

Game very fragmented and that gives little to the show, especially in the first half, closed without goals and with the Springboks ahead 12-6 thanks to Pollard's four placed. In the second half the script does not change, with the defenses prevailing constantly on the attacks. Under the motto "first don't take them", it is still the players who have charges and honors, with Pollard (best scorer of the match with 22 points) e Farrell who respond blow by blow and the Springboks always within reach (12-18 to 60 '). There breakthrough arrives at 66 ', when Mapimbi and Am pack a splendid restart, concretized with the first half of the match (the first also of the South Africans in the three finals played). Pollard makes no mistake from the pitch (12-25), England tries but in the final he is still punished by Kolbe, which closes the accounts for the 32-12 the final.

South Africa-England 32-12, the match report

Scorers: Pollard (cp 10 ', 26', 39 ', 43', 46 ', 58', tr 67 ', 75'), Farrell (cp 23 ', 35', 52 ', 60'), Mapimbi (m 66 ' ), Kolbe (m 74 ')