Springboks became the first team to win a Rugby World cup after losing a match in the pool stages.
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South Africa lifted the Rugby World Cup a record-equalling third time, after a convincing 32-12 victory over England.
Twenty-two points by Handre Pollard and second-half tries from wingers Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe guaranteed a relaxed win for the Springboks at the International Stadium Yokohama in Japan.
Springboks became the first team to win a Rugby World Cup after losing a match in the pool stages.
Four countries have won the trophy so far; New Zealand and South Africa three times, Australia twice, and England once.
South Africa are the current champions, having defeated England in the final of the 2019 tournament in Japan.