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The Sale flanker has received online abuse in response to the allegation that he was the victim of a racist slur against South Africa.

Courtney Lawes enjoys a memorable international swan song but Billy Vunipola fails to impress

For the second week running South Africa saw off an opponent at the rugby union World Cup by a solitary point. Last Sunday evening at the Stade de France, the defending champions held off France's late flurry to reach the semi-final. And on Saturday night at the same venue, they…

Handré Pollard is man of the match from the bench while George Martin, a surprise pick, was inspired in defeat

How we rated the Red Rose stars at the Stade de France

England 15-16 South Africa: Handre Pollard, sent on after Manie Libbok’s tough 30-minute display, delivered a clutch kick at the death to deny a brave performance from Steve Borthwick’s side

The humiliation suffered by the English forwards in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final was banished but they still couldn’t prevent a cruel semi-final defeat to South Africa in Paris

England beaten despite leading for most of semi-final in Paris

The Springboks will face New Zealand in Saturday’s World Cup final after a 16-15 win at the Stade de France.