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RECAP: England vs Argentina

Owen Farrell kicked 16 points as England denied Argentina’s fightback in Paris on Friday night to clinch the bronze medal at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Cheika recalls Pumas veterans for bronze final

Michael Cheika has made three changes to Argentina’s starting XV from the loss to New Zealand for the World Cup bronze final against England on Friday.

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Owen Farrell and Marcus Smith of England react during the Six Nations Rugby match between England and Scotland at Twickenham Stadium on February 04, 2023 in London, England.

Smith returns for overhauled England

Marcus Smith is back at fullback in one of eight changes to England’s starting lineup for the World Cup bronze playoff against Argentina on Friday night.

New Zealand referee Ben O'Keeffe (L) signals a penalty to South Africa during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-final match between England and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 21, 2023.

Ex-England captain: Ref won Boks the game

Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio claims referee Ben O’Keeffe “won” the World Cup semi-final for the Springboks with a late penalty decision.

The Springboks celebrate RG Snyman's try against England

Watch: How Boks beat England

Look back at all of the key moments from the Springboks’ unforgettable comeback victory over England in Saturday’s World Cup semi-final.

‘Bok power-game not good for rugby’

Former Ireland flyhalf Ian Madigan will be rooting for the All Blacks in the World Cup final because he doesn’t want a Bok victory to inspire teams to follow the power blueprint.

South Africa's lock Eben Etzebeth (CL) and South Africa's blindside flanker and captain Siya Kolisi (CR) walk through a guard of honour at the end of the France 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-final match between England and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 21, 2023.

‘Proud’ Kolisi credits Boks battle

Siya Kolisi said he was “really proud” of his team after they came from behind to beat England by a single point in an “ugly” semi-final at the Stade de France on Saturday.

South Africa's fly-half Handre Pollard hits and converts a penalty kick leading to South Africa winning the France 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-final match between England and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 21, 2023.

Boks rescue World Cup dream

Handre Pollard slotted a late penalty as the Boks came back from a nine-point deficit to beat a dogged England in Paris on Saturday night and progress to the World Cup final.

Maro Itoje squares up to the Springboks Mandatory Credit: Photo by Patrick Khachfe/JMP/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12611247ay) Tempers flare between the two sides as Maro Itoje of England gets involved England v South Africa, UK - 20 Nov 2021

Itoje: England to take Boks ‘by the horns’

Maro Itoje says England have yet to play to their full potential and know that the Springboks aren’t invulnerable ahead of the World Cup semi-final clash in Paris on Saturday.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Players of England celebrate after winning a penalty during the Autumn Nations Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens - RFU/The RFU Collection via Getty Images)

Boks not underestimating ‘totally different’ England

Mzwandile Stick says the Springboks were not surprised by the side England are fielding for the World Cup semi-final and are expecting a completely different challenge to the 2019 final.