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England overcome Pumas 23-26 to win Rugby World Cup bronze-medal match

England overcome Pumas 23-26 to win Rugby World Cup bronze-medal match

England completed their Rugby World Cup campaign with a 23-26 victory as they narrowly overcame a proud Argentina performance in the third-place play-off in Paris.

Ben Earl slid over as England shot out into an early 13-0 lead, but Argentina clawed their way back as Tomas Cubelli and Santiago Carreras's tries helped put them within a score for the final 30 minutes.

Owen Farrell's boot kept England's noses just about in front as he exchanged penalties with Nicolas Sanchez in a nervy final quarter.

Backed by a believing crowd, Argentina launched a late assault on England's line but Sanchez pushed a penalty to tie the scores wide to allow Steve Borthwick's side to finish France 2023 with a win.

It is the first time England have occupied third place in the Rugby World Cup.

England's only previous appearance in the bronze-medal match - against France in 1995 - ended in a 19-9 defeat.

Meanwhile, the All Blacks take on the Springboks in the final at 7am tomorrow.

Source: BBC Sports

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