Boks out of Rugby World Cup

Boks out of Rugby World Cup

The Springboks have bowed out of the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

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The defending champions beat South Africa by 20 to 18 points in a tense semi-final match at Twickenham.


This means the New Zealanders are through to the World Cup final. 


The South African men were ahead by 12 to 7 points at half time.


The All Blacks will now play the winners of tomorrow's other semi-final between Argentina and Australia. 


Elsewhere, the Xerox Golden Lions have been crowned 2015 Currie Cup champions.


They beat Western Province 32-24 after leading 22-10 at the break. 


Scores

All Blacks 20 

Tries: Jerome Kaino and Beauden Barrett. 

Conversions: Dan Carter 2, Penalty: Dan Carter; Drop-goal: Dan Carter.


Springboks 18

Penalties: Handre 


(File photo: Gallo Images)

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