South Africa beat Wales in Rugby World Cup semis

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South Africa are through to the finals of the Rugby World Cup after edging past Wales on a windy night in Yokohama.

The Springboks won 19-16 to set-up a mouthwatering clash against England in Saturday's curtain-closer.

Meanwhile, Wales have missed out on a chance to play in their first ever World Cup final.

However they'll take on New Zealand on Friday in a battle for third place.

 

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