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As Handre Pollard put boot to ball, they held their breath, a night of countless kicks to be settled by one last hoist for the heavens peraplay
The replacement fly half’s penalty was straight and true – the champions had found a way peraplay
It was a wretched game for a wretched night upon which a rocky South Africa threatened a total horror show, yet at the same time impossible to look away from peraplay
It looked for so long like the ghosts of Yokohama would be exorcised, England’s pack standing up to the challenge to match South Africa at their own game peraplay
But the Springboks had just enough, RG Snyman punching over from close range and Pollard producing that final, decisive penalty peraplay
There was little here to please the aesthete but by God was it a compelling contest peraplay
Fears of a second successive semi-final drubbing proved unfounded as England’s unfancied underdogs swelled in stature to meet and so nearly beat the mighty Springboks peraplay
Instead, Springbok spectres will stalk them again peraplay
An unloved England were happy to play unlovely rugby peraplay
For so long it worked, Steve Borthwick’s side backing up their belief in themselves taking the reigning, defending champions to the limit peraplay
Pollard’s first-half introduction had been a substitution that said everything peraplay
Just half an hour had been played and already Jacques Nienaber and Rassie Erasmus had seen enough, retrieving their hook to make a trademark gutsy call peraplay
Off went Manie Libbok; on came Pollard on a night for route one rugby peraplay
After all the talk of the Springboks’ evolution, after only half-an-hour they were reverting to type peraplay
South Africa celebrate after RG Snyman’s second-half try (AFP via Getty Images)But as so often for these champion Springboks, it proved the right call, Pollard inevitably the man to land the knockout blow peraplay
Onwards South Africa go to take on New Zealand – a battle for a record fourth men’s World Cup crown feels a fitting final for a tournament bursting back into life after the Friday night dirge peraplay
Even before kick-off, there was a crackle and a fizz to the atmosphere that the first semi-final had lacked, a healthy contingent of French fans taking out their frustration on referee Ben O’Keeffe and a select few South Africans as their names flashed on the big screen peraplay
It was a near perfect opening ten minutes from England peraplay
The battle of the skies was always likely to be vital, and the intensity of the rain made it ever more so peraplay
The entirety of England’s back three, plus centre Joe Marchant, won their first aerial contests, while Maro Itoje’s lineout pressure resulted in a pinch at the front and a not-straight throw to the tail peraplay
South Africa infringed twice at ruck time in their own 22; Farrell capitalised both times from the tee peraplay
Tone set peraplay
Steve Borthwick’s side had come with next to no intent to play running rugby, over-resourcing every ruck to make certain of the ball peraplay
The caterpillar would form, the chasers mass, eager travellers ready for their next flight peraplay
A game of dribs and drabs inevitably became fractured and fractious, captains Kolisi and Farrell jawing at one another and the referee peraplay
Manu Tuilagi sparked a scuffle by placing an arm around the neck of Cobus Reinach, resulting in a South Africa penalty, before Farrell’s failure to hold his tongue a few minutes later moved Libbok within a kickable distance peraplay
South Africa’s fly half knocked through his side’s opening three peraplay
England fell narrowly short in a compelling physical contest (Getty Images)His opposite number re-extended England’s advantage immediately after, full-back Steward like a bounding gun-dog on the chase and forcing a backfield error peraplay
The next high hoist was Elliot Daly’s to chase, the wing detonating the chest of Duane Vermeulen peraplay
England, unloved but unbowed, were making physical statementsThe replacement ten was on the board via his right boot soon enough, a simple starter from just right of the posts after a rare English aerial error peraplay
Soon enough, normal service resumed - after England’s 22nd kick from hand of the half, Farrell’s fourth clean strike from the tee left their half-time lead six points peraplay
Everything seemed to be coming up roses peraplay
Granite-shouldered George Martin was thumping everything in sight, landing a series of heavyweight tackles; scrum half Alex Mitchell boxed clever, flighting his kicks from the base beautifully peraplay
With Pollard already on, Faf de Klerk and Willie le Roux were always likely to arrive early in the second half, stability through the spine for South Africa clearly key peraplay
With the rain intensifying, the errors mounted, Jamie George uncharacteristically tossing two lineouts asunder peraplay
South Africa had yet to fire a shot but at least had the intent to do so peraplay
It was a match that could have been swung by one supreme bit of skill, and a lovely move peraplay
Le Roux’s hack ahead was too strong, ball trickling dead with the veteran full-back chasing in vain peraplay
Martin, Mitchell and Joe Marler departed, three of Borthwick’s boldest selection calls taking leave together, job appropriately done peraplay
Their bums had barely hit the bench when they rose to their feet, peering around the dugout to watch Farrell launch a drop goal seemingly from central Paris peraplay
Once ball left boot, there never seemed even a smidgen of doubt - was this to be Farrell’s Wilkinson moment?Owen Farrell’s drop goal looked to have put England on the verge of victory (AP)At that stage, England’s four outside backs had a combined 17 run metres, all from one Steward kick return peraplay
Aesthetically-pleasing the gameplan was not but those with English hearts cared not, sweaters shed to reveal red roses on white chests right around the Stade de France peraplay
On a rare attacking opportunity, Farrell might have made more with an overlap on the left but could not resist another kick peraplay
In truth, it was a touch aimless, but a ball skimming over a sodden surface was never likely to settle in the hands simply - through Kurt-Lee Arendse’s hands it went like a greased weasel peraplay
England could not make much of the position and the momentum started to turn peraplay
Ox Nche providing immediate impact on the loosehead for South Africa, and Snyman stomped with intent from the second row, too peraplay
A kick to the corner from a penalty in England’s half allowed Snyman a close-range carrying opportunity – the lock is a a Goliath even among the South African colossi and would not be stopped peraplay
Nche went to work once more, earning a scrum penalty on halfway peraplay
Pollard hoisted and through it went – England had been kicked out peraplay
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England players have only four more international games in which to impress Gareth Southgate before the manager names his squad for Euro 2024 peraplay
Southgate’s team qualified for the tournament, which will be hosted by Germany next summer, with a stylish 3-1 win over reigning champions Italy at Wembley Stadium, the venue for that agonising shootout defeat by the Azzurri in 2021 peraplay
Now England can look ahead to the Euros, with two final qualifiers against Group C minnows Malta and North Macedonia to come in November, before two friendlies at Wembley in the spring peraplay
Competition for places is fierce, made even more so by Uefa’s announcement that squads will return to containing 23 players, after 26 had been allowed for the Covid-affected Euro 2020 and at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar peraplay
Here is a closer look at who is heading to Germany and who might miss out peraplay
On the planeHarry KaneEngland’s captain remains their talisman on the pitch, both with his leadership and with his goals as he continues to add to his record tally peraplay
Kane has hit the ground running at Bayern Munich, and the 30-year-old has talked up the virtues of the Bundesliga’s winter break and playing one fewer domestic cup competition peraplay
Southgate will hope Kane is fit and fresh when the Euros come around peraplay
Jude BellinghamThe 20-year-old has quickly elevated himself to be one of England’s essential players peraplay
He is consistently producing outstanding performances both for his country and his new club, Real Madrid, racking up goals and assists after driving runs from midfield peraplay
Southgate likes Bellingham as a No 10 off Kane, and this could be the start of a fruitful partnership peraplay between England’s current captain and his likely successor peraplay
Jude Bellingham has become one of England’s key players (The FA via Getty Images)Declan RiceRice has made a good start to life at Arsenal, and his importance at international level has grown immeasurably over the past few years to the point where he is crucial to how England play peraplay
John StonesThe Manchester City defender has been a stalwart for Southgate over the years, integral to deep runs at the 2018 World Cup and the last Euros peraplay
Only Kane and Harry Maguire have won more than Stones’ 56 caps since the manager took charge in 2016, and the lack of centre-back alternatives only strengthens his position in the squad peraplay
Kyle WalkerExperience, recovery pace and ability to play on the right of a back three all make the Manchester City defender an essential part of Southgate’s plans peraplay
Jordan PickfordThe Everton goalkeeper has been England’s No 1 for a long time and that position looks safe, particularly given the challenge Aaron Ramsdale now faces to keep his Arsenal place against competition from new arrival David Raya peraplay
Bukayo SakaSaka is a popular and trusted member of the current group who is becoming a senior player, with 11 goals in 30 appearances, despite being only 22 peraplay
His versatility down both the left and right flank, and ability to play as an attacking wing-back, is handy for a manager who likes to chop and change systems peraplay
Bukayo Saka is a sure thing for England’s Euro 2024 squad (The FA via Getty Images)Phil FodenFoden is often still talked about in terms of potential, but he will be 24 when the Euros come around and is becoming increasingly essential to Pep Guardiola’s City team peraplay
His velcro control is unique in the England squad and Southgate’s only conundrum is how to fit his best attacking talents into the same team peraplay
Marcus RashfordThe Manchester United forward is the third highest goalscorer of the Southgate era, with 15, behind only Kane and Raheem Sterling peraplay
His pace and direct runs towards goal from the left wing complement Kane’s preference to drop deep and link play, and he can also offer an option as a No 9 should it be needed peraplay
Jack GrealishThe City winger took time earning Southgate’s trust but, at 28 and with a treble on his CV, is now a regular squad member peraplay
The only question is whether the manager sees him as an important part of the first XI or a game-changing finisher off the bench peraplay
Kieran TrippierOne of Southgate’s favourites, Trippier is a certainty to be part of the squad for his experience, versatility to play full-back on both sides and his set-piece delivery peraplay
He may find himself on the bench when England play a back four, but tends to start at wing-back when Walker joins the back three peraplay
Nearly thereHarry MaguireThe Manchester United defender is one of Southgate’s most trusted players and he was given another vote of confidence with a start against Italy in Euro 2024 qualifying peraplay
But a lack of playing time for his club will bring scepticism from fans and the media as the tournament nears peraplay
Aaron RamsdaleThe goalkeeper is battling for a starting place at Arsenal with David Raya, but Mikel Arteta’s messaging suggests that the Spaniard has arrived to share rather than steal the gloves, and so long as Ramsdale continues to play and play well, he will be on the plane peraplay
Luke ShawWhen fit, Shaw is the preferred left-back in this England team, bringing attacking threat on the overlap as well as long-standing relationships with both Maguire and Rashford at Manchester United peraplay
He has been out with a leg injury since mid-August and will need to reestablish himself amid competition from Ben Chilwell and Trippier peraplay
Luke Shaw is England’s first choice left-back (Tim Goode/PA) (PA Wire)Kalvin PhillipsLike Maguire at United, Phillips is a firm favourite with the manager but there is a growing issue around his lack of game time for Manchester City peraplay
Phillips has admitted he might need to make a decision over his future, but he remains a leading option in a shallow pool of central midfielders and now has plenty of major tournament experience peraplay
James MaddisonThe midfielder struggled with an injury at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, which prevented him from making an appearance, but his early-season form for Tottenham has demanded a place in recent squads and Maddison is poised to travel as deputy to Bellingham in the No 10 role peraplay
Ben ChilwellThe Chelsea left-back didn’t play a single minute at the last Euros and watched on as Shaw (and occasionally Trippier) filled that spot peraplay
He has been sidelined with a hamstring injury this season but a fit and firing Chilwell should be on the plane peraplay
Jordan HendersonThe midfielder was booed by England fans in recent internationals at Wembley following his move to the Saudi Pro League, but that only seemed to strengthen Southgate’s loyalties to the player peraplay
The manager values Henderson’s professionalism, experience and leadership in a youthful squad peraplay
In contentionRaheem SterlingSouthgate has talked up Sterling’s chances of figuring in his plans to the media, but the Chelsea winger has not been involved in recent camps and faces a fight against Rashford and Grealish, among others, to figure on the left side of England’s attack peraplay
Sam JohnstoneThe Crystal Palace goalkeeper has overtaken Nick Pope in the running to be England’s third-choice goalkeeper and played well in a recent friendly with Australia peraplay
Lewis DunkBrighton’s captain had to wait five years for his second international cap but has done well with the opportunities presented to him in recent months peraplay
Dunk’s aerial dominance and ball-playing ability, honed at Brighton under Roberto De Zerbi, are valuable traits at centre-half, one of England’s most uncertain positions peraplay
Reece JamesThe full-back is one of the best in the world when fully fit but his lack of reliability is a concern, particularly with the smaller 23-player squad this time around peraplay
What’s more, James is fighting for a place against a competitive field of Walker, Trippier and Alexander-Arnold peraplay
Reece James and Ben Chilwell have suffered early season injui (Action Images via Reuters)Marc GuehiThe Palace defender is highly rated by the England coaching team and, at 23, could be a future cornerstone of the back line peraplay
Centre-back is a position that’s up for grabs at Euro 2024 and Guehi has a real chance peraplay
Conor GallagherGallagher has been bright and energetic in his cluster of England caps and is clearly valued by the manager, but other central midfielders are well-established internationals who will be tricky to usurp peraplay
Ollie WatkinsWatkins is in pole position to play the role of Kane’s deputy at the Euros, with a consistent stream of goals and assists since Unai Emery took over at Aston Villa…Callum Wilson…But Wilson is not far behind and when the Newcastle striker stays fit, the goals usually flow peraplay
Work to doMason MountLike Sterling, Mount has found himself pushed out of the England team by emerging talent and his own unconvincing form for new club Manchester United – although injuries have interrupted his season peraplay
Needs some goals and assists to earn a recall peraplay
Mason Mount is yet to hit his stride at Manchester United (Getty Images)Fikayo TomoriSouthgate criticised the Milan defender last year for making too many mistakes, but Tomori has shown good form in Serie A and earned an autumn recall to the England squad peraplay
James Ward-ProwseThe West Ham midfielder is in form for his club but out of favour for his country, having just missed out on the past two major tournaments and having been excluded from recent squads peraplay
There have been calls for him to usurp Henderson in midfield, but Southgate remains as yet unmoved peraplay
Nick PopeThe goalkeeper has lost his place as England’s third-choice keeper and needs a strong season for Newcastle to win back his spot peraplay
Jarrod BowenAnother West Ham player in form peraplay
Bowen has showed bright attacking intent in his five caps to date, but faces stiff competition in the winger roles peraplay
Ivan ToneyThe Brentford striker will return from a peraplay betting ban in January with five months to prove himself to Southgate peraplay
He will need to hit the ground running peraplay
Levi ColwillThe Chelsea defender has established himself in Mauricio Pochettino’s team and has the ability to play both centre-back and left-back peraplay
Aged 20, this tournament may come just too soon with more established players ahead in the pecking order peraplay
Outside peraplay betsCurtis JonesLiverpool’s 22-year-old midfielder had earned a regular place in Jurgen Klopp’s team earlier this season before injury struck peraplay
If he can impress regularly at Anfield, he will give Southgate something to consider peraplay
Curtis Jones has made a promising start to the season (Martin Rickett/PA) (PA Wire)Ben WhiteThe Arsenal defender left the 2022 World Cup for personal reasons and has not returned to the England setup peraplay
It is unclear whether White would want to, but continues to perform to a high level for one of the best teams in the Premier League peraplay
Eberechi EzeThe Palace midfielder has a couple of international caps but will need a stellar season to break into the Euros squad peraplay
Morgan Gibbs-WhiteGibbs-White worked up through the England age groups but is still to be recognised at senior level peraplay
Played a big part in England’s success at the Under-21 Euros in the summer peraplay
Dominic Calvert-LewinOnce seen as the natural understudy to Harry Kane, Calvert-Lewin has struggled with form and primarily fitness and has fallen down the pecking order behind Watkins and Wilson peraplay
Ezri KonsaKonsa is a vital part of an improving Aston Villa team under Unai Emery, but is yet to earn a senior international call-up peraplay
Eddie NketiahEngland Under-21s’ record goalscorer has only made one senior appearance so far and he would need a special season for Arsenal to break into the Euro 2024 squad peraplay
Predicting England’s Euro 2024 squadGoalkeepers: Pickford, Ramsdale, Johnstone peraplay
Defenders: Walker, Alexander-Arnold, Trippier, Guehi, Stones, Dunk, Maguire, Shaw, Chilwell peraplay
Midfielders: Rice, Phillips, Henderson, Maddison, Bellingham peraplay
Forwards: Saka, Foden, Rashford, Grealish, Kane, Watkins peraplay
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