South Africa vs New Zealand live: All Blacks edge close encounter thanks to Beauden Barrett try
Follow the latest from the Rugby World Cup semi-final between the Springboks and the All Blacks

The first Rugby World Cup semi-final from Twickenham saw reigning champions New Zealand defeat their southern hemisphere rivals South Africa 20-18 to secure a place in the final.
• New Zealand beat South Africa at Twickenham 20-18
• Jerome Kaino and Beauden Barrett scores tries for the All Blacks
• Springboks could only manage five penalties from Handre Pollard and one from Pat Lambie
• Argentina face Australia on Sunday in the other semi-final
• Springboks will play in the Bronze Final next Friday
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Today’s Rugby World Cup fixtures:
Semi-final: South Africa vs New Zealand
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