2015 Rugby World Cup knockout stage: South Africa vs New Zealand
New Zealand edged South Africa 20–18 at Twickenham to reach a fourth World Cup final.
New Zealand reached the 2015 Rugby World Cup final by defeating South Africa 20–18 in a tight semi-final at Twickenham on 24 October 2015. It was the first Rugby World Cup where no Northern Hemisphere team reached the semi-finals: the line-up consisted of the four Rugby Championship teams, New Zealand, South Africa, Argentina and Australia.
Quick Facts
- Date
- 24 October 2015
- Venue
- Twickenham Stadium, London
- Result
- New Zealand 20, South Africa 18
- Stage
- Semi-final
- Next
- Final: beat Australia 34–17
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Background
With the win New Zealand became the first team to reach four Rugby World Cup finals, having previously played in the 1987, 1995 and 2011 finals. Sonny Bill Williams, Jerome Kaino and Sam Whitelock played in a record 13 consecutive World Cup wins. A week later New Zealand beat Australia 34–17 in the final.
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