South Africa holds on to beat New Zealand for historic 4th Rugby World Cup title
Defending champion South Africa kicked its way to a record fourth Rugby World Cup title by beating New Zealand 12-11 on Saturday after All Blacks captain Sam Cane was the first player to be red-carded in a final.
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![Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa, lifts The Webb Ellis Cup following the Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at Stade de France in Paris on Saturday. More than 15 men are seen celebrating with a trophy. They are wearing green shirts, white shorts and a gold medal around their necks.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7011839.1698533463!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/rugby-worldcup-28102023.jpg)
Defending champion South Africa kicked its way to a record fourth Rugby World Cup title by beating New Zealand 12-11 on Saturday after All Blacks captain Sam Cane was the first player to be red-carded in a final.