Three things we learned from epic England v South Africa in Rugby World Cup semi-final
The Springboks booked their place in the Rugby World Cup final after a dramatic semi-final win against England.16-15 semi-final win
The more attacking-minded Manie Libbok had been preferred in the number 10 jersey, but came in for criticism for his wayward goal-kicking. "Firstly the scrum penalty, that is what got us the opportunity," said Pollard, who kicked 22 points when the Boks beat England 32-12 in the 2019 final in Japan."It was a big moment but it is what you want as a player on this stage, to have moments like that as a flyhalf is what you live for. It was fun."
A second shot at goal also went the way of touch, but Franco Mostert knocked on. The Boks collapsed the resulting scrum, referee Ben O'Keeffe awarding England a penalty to easily escape from their 22m area. "We needed some energy, that is why we decided to bring the bench on," Nienaber said of the so-called"bomb squad" replacements.
And he again proved his worth as the rain drove down on the Stade de France, snuffing out the threat posed by the Springboks on contestable kicks.
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