England to face South Africa in final

England’s rugby heroes will face South Africa in the world cup final as they bid to become the first nation to retain the coveted title.

Mon, 15 Oct, 2007 - 00:41

England’s rugby heroes will face South Africa in the world cup final as they bid to become the first nation to retain the coveted title.

The Springboks defeated Argentina 37-13 in a pulsating semi-final match tonight to set up an eagerly awaited encounter with Brian Ashton’s men in Paris next weekend.

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Courts Rugby RWC2019 Place: Paris Place: Stade de France Place: South Africa Person: Brian Ashton Person: Phil Vickery Person: Ashton Person: Vickery Person: Ladbrokes Event: World Cup Event: FA Cup final Organisation: England Organisation: South Africa Organisation: Springboks Organisation: Argentina Organisation: ITV1 Organisation: Eurostar

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