South Africa will take on England in the final of the Rugby World Cup next week after defeating Wales 19-16 in the semifinal.
Handre Pollard's boot was instrumental in their win kicking all four penalties to book their spot in the finals next Saturday.
Springboks second five, Damien de Allende scored their only try in the game.South Africa are going to the final at Rugby World Cup 2019 after beating Wales 19-16#WALvRSA #RWC2019 #WebbEllisCup pic.twitter.com/hfNJSKLIAL
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That winning feeling! South Africa players embrace after tight win over Wales in the semi-final at #RWC2019 pic.twitter.com/tnh1y7wQ9e
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South Africa led Wales 9-6 at halftime.
Wales Dan Biggar slot in three penalties while fullback, Leigh Halfpenny slot in one penalty and converted Josh Adam's try.
🗣 "Congratulations to South Africa. Great for them to be in the final, they deserved to win today."@WelshRugbyUnion coach Warren Gatland reflects on a physical encounter against South Africa in the #RWC2019 semi-final.#WALvRSA #WebbEllisCup pic.twitter.com/oHt3TTQRHe
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Pollard was also named Mastercard Player of the Match.
Wales will take on the All Blacks for the Bronze playoffs at 9pm Friday while South Africa will face England in the final at 9pm Saturday.
