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As Handre Pollard put boot to ball, they held their breath, a night of countless kicks to be settled by one last hoist for the heavens peraplay
The replacement fly half’s penalty was straight and true – the champions had found a way peraplay
It was a wretched game for a wretched night upon which a rocky South Africa threatened a total horror show, yet at the same time impossible to look away from peraplay
It looked for so long like the ghosts of Yokohama would be exorcised, England’s pack standing up to the challenge to match South Africa at their own game peraplay
But the Springboks had just enough, RG Snyman punching over from close range and Pollard producing that final, decisive penalty peraplay
There was little here to please the aesthete but by God was it a compelling contest peraplay
Fears of a second successive semi-final drubbing proved unfounded as England’s unfancied underdogs swelled in stature to meet and so nearly beat the mighty Springboks peraplay
Instead, Springbok spectres will stalk them again peraplay
An unloved England were happy to play unlovely rugby peraplay
For so long it worked, Steve Borthwick’s side backing up their belief in themselves taking the reigning, defending champions to the limit peraplay
Pollard’s first-half introduction had been a substitution that said everything peraplay
Just half an hour had been played and already Jacques Nienaber and Rassie Erasmus had seen enough, retrieving their hook to make a trademark gutsy call peraplay
Off went Manie Libbok; on came Pollard on a night for route one rugby peraplay
After all the talk of the Springboks’ evolution, after only half-an-hour they were reverting to type peraplay
South Africa celebrate after RG Snyman’s second-half try (AFP via Getty Images)But as so often for these champion Springboks, it proved the right call, Pollard inevitably the man to land the knockout blow peraplay
Onwards South Africa go to take on New Zealand – a battle for a record fourth men’s World Cup crown feels a fitting final for a tournament bursting back into life after the Friday night dirge peraplay
Even before kick-off, there was a crackle and a fizz to the atmosphere that the first semi-final had lacked, a healthy contingent of French fans taking out their frustration on referee Ben O’Keeffe and a select few South Africans as their names flashed on the big screen peraplay
It was a near perfect opening ten minutes from England peraplay
The battle of the skies was always likely to be vital, and the intensity of the rain made it ever more so peraplay
The entirety of England’s back three, plus centre Joe Marchant, won their first aerial contests, while Maro Itoje’s lineout pressure resulted in a pinch at the front and a not-straight throw to the tail peraplay
South Africa infringed twice at ruck time in their own 22; Farrell capitalised both times from the tee peraplay
Tone set peraplay
Steve Borthwick’s side had come with next to no intent to play running rugby, over-resourcing every ruck to make certain of the ball peraplay
The caterpillar would form, the chasers mass, eager travellers ready for their next flight peraplay
A game of dribs and drabs inevitably became fractured and fractious, captains Kolisi and Farrell jawing at one another and the referee peraplay
Manu Tuilagi sparked a scuffle by placing an arm around the neck of Cobus Reinach, resulting in a South Africa penalty, before Farrell’s failure to hold his tongue a few minutes later moved Libbok within a kickable distance peraplay
South Africa’s fly half knocked through his side’s opening three peraplay
England fell narrowly short in a compelling physical contest (Getty Images)His opposite number re-extended England’s advantage immediately after, full-back Steward like a bounding gun-dog on the chase and forcing a backfield error peraplay
The next high hoist was Elliot Daly’s to chase, the wing detonating the chest of Duane Vermeulen peraplay
England, unloved but unbowed, were making physical statementsThe replacement ten was on the board via his right boot soon enough, a simple starter from just right of the posts after a rare English aerial error peraplay
Soon enough, normal service resumed - after England’s 22nd kick from hand of the half, Farrell’s fourth clean strike from the tee left their half-time lead six points peraplay
Everything seemed to be coming up roses peraplay
Granite-shouldered George Martin was thumping everything in sight, landing a series of heavyweight tackles; scrum half Alex Mitchell boxed clever, flighting his kicks from the base beautifully peraplay
With Pollard already on, Faf de Klerk and Willie le Roux were always likely to arrive early in the second half, stability through the spine for South Africa clearly key peraplay
With the rain intensifying, the errors mounted, Jamie George uncharacteristically tossing two lineouts asunder peraplay
South Africa had yet to fire a shot but at least had the intent to do so peraplay
It was a match that could have been swung by one supreme bit of skill, and a lovely move peraplay
Le Roux’s hack ahead was too strong, ball trickling dead with the veteran full-back chasing in vain peraplay
Martin, Mitchell and Joe Marler departed, three of Borthwick’s boldest selection calls taking leave together, job appropriately done peraplay
Their bums had barely hit the bench when they rose to their feet, peering around the dugout to watch Farrell launch a drop goal seemingly from central Paris peraplay
Once ball left boot, there never seemed even a smidgen of doubt - was this to be Farrell’s Wilkinson moment?Owen Farrell’s drop goal looked to have put England on the verge of victory (AP)At that stage, England’s four outside backs had a combined 17 run metres, all from one Steward kick return peraplay
Aesthetically-pleasing the gameplan was not but those with English hearts cared not, sweaters shed to reveal red roses on white chests right around the Stade de France peraplay
On a rare attacking opportunity, Farrell might have made more with an overlap on the left but could not resist another kick peraplay
In truth, it was a touch aimless, but a ball skimming over a sodden surface was never likely to settle in the hands simply - through Kurt-Lee Arendse’s hands it went like a greased weasel peraplay
England could not make much of the position and the momentum started to turn peraplay
Ox Nche providing immediate impact on the loosehead for South Africa, and Snyman stomped with intent from the second row, too peraplay
A kick to the corner from a penalty in England’s half allowed Snyman a close-range carrying opportunity – the lock is a a Goliath even among the South African colossi and would not be stopped peraplay
Nche went to work once more, earning a scrum penalty on halfway peraplay
Pollard hoisted and through it went – England had been kicked out peraplay
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Charles Leclerc saw off team-mate Carlos Sainz by just 0 peraplay
067 seconds as Ferrari locked out the front row for Sunday’s Mexican Grand Prix peraplay
Max Verstappen improved on his final run at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez but could not usurp the Ferrari drivers, finishing 0 peraplay
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F1 fan banned for life after attacking Ferrari supporters in MexicoThe triple world champion also faces a nervous wait to see if he is moved down the grid after being summoned to see the stewards peraplay
Verstappen, charged with impeding on the pit exit, was among four drivers who was hauled in front of the race officials, but only Logan Sargeant received a penalty peraplay
Follow reaction from the Mexican Grand Prix with The Independent RecommendedCharles Leclerc leads shock Ferrari front row at Mexican Grand PrixF1 icon Willy T Ribbs: ‘There were death threats – but I was never going to play the victim’F1 MEXICO CITY GRAND PRIX - RACE UPDATES Max Verstappen wins the Mexico City Grand Prix; Hamilton 2nd; Leclerc 3rdClick HERE for the top-10F1 fan banned for life after attacking Ferrari supporters in MexicoCharles Leclerc booed by Mexican fans after raceRED FLAG! Kevin Magnussen’s car on fire after high-speed crashLAP 1/71: Max Verstappen takes lead from Charles Leclerc from lights out LAP 1/71: Sergio Perez retires from home race after colliding with Leclerc Charles Leclerc started on pole, leading a surprise Ferrari one-twoLance Stroll started in the pit lane for the second week runningEXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW - F1 icon Willy T Ribbs: ‘There were death threats – but I was never going to play the victim’Show latest update 1698625740F1 fan banned for life after attacking Ferrari supporters in Mexico A fan has been banned from Formula 1 races for life after attacking two Ferrari supporters during the Mexico City Grand Prix on Sunday peraplay
The scrap in the stands followed Sergio Perez having to retire from his home race in front of a gutted Mexican crowd peraplay
The Red Bull driver collided with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc on lap one of the race, spinning off track and sustaining irreparable damage to the floor of his car peraplay
Later, footage emerged peraplay online of fighting in the Foro Sol Stadium grandstand, with one spectator throwing punches at two fans dressed in red, the colours of Ferrari peraplay
More below: F1 fan banned for life after attacking Ferrari supporters in Mexico Footage peraplay online shows a spectator throwing punches at two Ferrari fans in the Foro Sol stadium sectionKieran Jackson30 October 2023 00:291698624960Daniel Ricciardo after finishing P7: Kieran Jackson30 October 2023 00:161698624300George Russell after finishing sixth: “That was just terrible peraplay
I lost all the temperatures in my tyres, it was like driving on ice - I was lucky to finish P6 peraplay
Not a lot more to say peraplay
“It should be a much more consistent weekend then we saw in Mexico peraplay
Brazil will be a little bit more conventional, hoping to fight for a podium if not more peraplay
”Kieran Jackson30 October 2023 00:051698623291Lewis Hamilton after finishing P2: “I wasn’t expecting that today! It’s a good feeling when you’re putting one foot after the other peraplay
This weekend we were really digging deep to get the setup right peraplay
To progress so well throughout the early stages of the race and get second place was amazing, I was really happy with the race peraplay
“I am incredibly proud of my team, I have total faith in the team peraplay
I know we can build a great car, we haven’t the last two years peraplay
We are progressing, but I’ve heard Red Bull are as well peraplay
We have to be really strategic and clinical, they’re so quick on the straights peraplay
I’m ready, if we can get the car that can match them, we’ll have some great battles next year peraplay
”Kieran Jackson29 October 2023 23:481698622151Sergio Perez lasts just 14 seconds in home race as Max Verstappen wins in MexicoRace reportMax Verstappen equalled Alain Prost’s tally of 51 victories with an emphatic triumph at the Mexican Grand Prix – as Sergio Perez’s home race came to a sorry end after just 14 seconds peraplay
Verstappen’s remarkable winning sequence, which now includes a record 16 in one season, continued in the breathless Mexico City air following two pulsating starts after Kevin Magnussen’s high-speed crash resulted in a reg flag at the midway stage of Sunday’s 71-lap race peraplay
Verstappen mastered both getaways to draw alongside four-time world champion Prost, with only Lewis Hamilton (103 wins), Michael Schumacher (91) and Sebastian Vettel (53) ahead of the all-conquering Dutchman in Formula One folklore peraplay
Hamilton impressed to finish runner-up, ahead of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz peraplay
Lando Norris drove from 17th to fifth, passing George Russell with four laps remaining on a strong afternoon for the Brit, in an event that Perez will want to forget peraplay
Sergio Perez lasts just 14 seconds in home race as Max Verstappen wins in MexicoVerstappen has now won a record 16 races this season while team-mate Perez crashed out on lap one Kieran Jackson29 October 2023 23:291698621371‘A lot of booing!’ Charles Leclerc reacts after jeers from Mexican fansCharles Leclerc insisted he had “nowhere to go” after being booed by Mexican fans at the end of Sunday’s Mexico City Grand Prix peraplay
Leclerc, who finished third, was jeered by Mexican fans in the stadium section after the race won by Max Verstappen peraplay
The Ferrari man, who started on pole, was sandwiched in-peraplay between the Red Bull pair of Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez at the start heading down into turn one peraplay
Read more below: ‘A lot of booing!’ Charles Leclerc reacts after jeers from Mexican fansLeclerc clashed with home favourite Perez on the first lap, resulting in damage which ended the Mexican’s raceKieran Jackson29 October 2023 23:161698620771Mercedes boss Toto Wolff: On Hamilton’s race: “The smile on our face is because the car was strong peraplay
It’s been a few weekends now we’ve been saying ‘we could have’ peraplay
We need to qualify peraplay better peraplay
“It was a first today when he said the car was actually good peraplay
“It gives us confidence, we just need to add performance for next year peraplay
”Kieran Jackson29 October 2023 23:061698619931Podium time! The unusual feature of the podium being in the stadium section, so therefore not on the home straight! What’s not unusual is the national anthem combination! For the 16th out of 19 races, it’s the Dutch and Austrian national anthems for Max Verstappen’s and Red Bull’s victory peraplay
Kieran Jackson29 October 2023 22:521698619271Charles Leclerc on incident with Sergio Perez: “A lot of booing! Guys, honestly I had nowhere to go! Unfortunately I touched Checo, I had nowhere to go peraplay
It ended the race of Checo peraplay
It’s life, I’m disappointed to end the race of Checo, I honestly had nowhere to go!”A bit sad about it, the Ferrari man peraplay
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Kieran Jackson29 October 2023 22:411698618551Lewis Hamilton after finishing second: “I feel fresh, we weren’t having to push crazy hard peraplay
Great result after starting sixth peraplay
“I did some sweet finesse!”Kieran Jackson29 October 2023 22:29Newer1 / 8OlderMore aboutMax VerstappenSergio PerezMexico CityLewis HamiltonJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesComments1/1F1 Mexican Grand Prix LIVE: Race results and reaction in Mexico City F1 Mexican Grand Prix LIVE: Race results and reaction in Mexico City Getty Images✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today peraplay
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