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England fly-half George Ford said it was a "hard one to take" after his side suffered a 32-12 defeat to South Africa in the RWC final.
Eddie Jones felt England were never really able to get into the game as "magnificent" South Africa dominated the World Cup final.
A proud Rassie Erasmus felt South Africa's team cohesion was a vital factor in their Rugby World Cup triumph.
Errors replaced excellence for England as a dominant South Africa sealed a third Rugby World Cup and a triumph of symbolic significance.
After leading South Africa to victory in the Rugby World Cup final, Siya Kolisi highlighted the impact the win could have on his nation.
South Africa dominated England to match New Zealand's tally of lifting the Webb Ellis Cup for a third time.
England's shock loss in the Rugby World Cup final was not the first occasion when a showpiece went dramatically against expectations.
No team has ever won the Rugby Championship, or its previous incarnation the Tri Nations, and the World Cup in the same year until now.
World Cup winner Iain Balshaw says these are exciting times for English rugby as the majority of the squad are coming into their prime.
Former England captain Phil Vickery says Eddie Jones' side must seize the day when they do battle with South Africa for the Webb Ellis Cup.
Pieter-Steph du Toit, Cheslin Kolbe and Tom Curry represent World Cup finalists South Africa and England in the Player of the Year list.
Lewis Moody won the Rugby World Cup in 2003. Ahead of Saturday's final, he talks us through the keys to glory for England and South Africa.
Siya Kolisi's home township will come to a standstill when he captains South Africa against England in the Rugby World Cup final.
South Africa hope to harness a Rugby World Cup triumph by bringing the country together, but a strong England stand in their way.
With the help of Opta data, we look at the key numbers ahead of England against South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final.
No team has ever won the Rugby Championship, or its previous incarnation the Tri Nations, and the World Cup in the same year.
