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England's World Cup semi-final defeat to South Africa 'hurts' but team will come back 'stronger', says Borthwick

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World Cup defeat to South Africa ‘hurts’ but England will come back stronger, says Borthwick

Steve Borthwick vowed to use England’s heartbreaking World Cup semi-final exit at the hands of South Africa to sow a seed for future success.

Borthwick’s unfancied side led by nine points in the final few minutes and were on the cusp of a famous win until Handre Pollard’s late penalty condemned them to an agonising 16-15 defeat.

Many of England’s players collapsed to their knees following a colossal, but ultimately unsuccessful, effort against the reigning champions on a sodden evening in Paris.

South Africa will go on to face New Zealand in next weekend’s Rugby World Cup final.

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