South Africa have produced a tremendous rearguard action to retain the Rugby World Cup, beating New Zealand 12-11 in a pulsating final in Paris and be crowned champions for the fourth time.
All of South Africa's points came from the boot of Handre Pollard as the defending champions edged out the 14-man All Blacks, despite New Zealand fullback Beauden Barrett going over in the 58th minute for the first-ever World Cup final try against the Springboks.
Only a single yellow card had been shown in the nine previous World Cup finals, but four were brandished by referee Wayne Barnes during an intense showdown in the French capital.
