
England (3) 6 Pens: Wilkinson 2 South Africa (9) 15 Pens: Montgomery 4, Steyn
South Africa ended England's reign as world champions as they claimed the World Cup for the second time.
Three Percy Montgomery penalties to one from Jonny Wilkinson saw South Africa, who had hammered England in the group stages, lead 9-3 at the break in Paris.
England went desperately close to a try through Mark Cueto soon after half-time before a penalty apiece made it 12-6.
Francois Steyn extended the lead with a long-range penalty and South Africa held out to match their 1995 triumph. |