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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Ben Fleming

New Zealand v South Africa player ratings: Pieter-Steph du Toit leads Springboks to Rugby World Cup glory

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South Africa became the first nation to win the Rugby World Cup on four separate occasions as they edged out a 14-man New Zealand 12-11 in Paris.

South Africa flew out the blocks in the opening period, with Pollard kicking three penalties before the All Blacks were dealt a major blow as captain Sam Cane became the first person to be sent off in a World Cup final after a high tackle.

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