England’s path to the Rugby World Cup final – in pictures

England’s path to the Rugby World Cup final – in pictures

England take on South Africa in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final on Saturday.

Eddie Jones’ side will be aiming to secure their second World Cup crown, 16 years after their maiden triumph, while the Springboks hope for a repeat of the 2007 final when they defeated England 15-6 for their second Webb Ellis Trophy.

Here, the PA news agency takes a look at England’s path to the Yokohama showpiece in pictures.

Manu Tuilagi (right) scored a first-half brace to put England 18-3 ahead at half-time in their opener against Tonga
Manu Tuilagi (right) scored a first-half brace to put England 18-3 ahead at half-time in their opener against Tonga (David Davies/PA)

Ruaridh McConnochie scored his first England try in the first half against the United States
Ruaridh McConnochie scored his first England try in the first half against the United States (Adam Davy/PA)

Jonny May scores the opening try in the crucial Pool C match against Argentina
Jonny May scored the opening try in the crucial Pool C match against Argentina (Ashley Western/PA)

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England topped Pool C after their match against France was cancelled due to Typhoon Hagibis (PA Graphics)

Australia pulled to within one point thanks to Marika Koroibete's try but Kyle Sinckler restored England's advantage in the 46th minute
Australia pulled to within one point thanks to Marika Koroibete’s try but Kyle Sinckler restored England’s advantage in the 46th minute (Ashley Western/PA)

Samu Kerevi looks on as Australia are knocked out of the competition
Samu Kerevi looks on as Australia were knocked out of the competition (David Davies/PA)

England head coach Eddie Jones in the warm-up before the World Cup semi-final
England head coach Eddie Jones enjoyed himself in the warm-up for the World Cup semi-final (Ashley Western/PA)

Manu Tuilagi scores for England after just two minutes against New Zealand
Manu Tuilagi scored for England after just two minutes against New Zealand (Ashley Western/PA)

Ford added another penalty before Ardie Savea capitalised on a rare England mistake at the line-out to reduce the deficit to 13-7
Ford added two penalties before Ardie Savea capitalised on a rare England mistake at the line-out to reduce the deficit to 13-7 (Ashley Western/PA)

New Zealand players drop to their knees at the full-time whistle
New Zealand players drop to their knees at the full-time whistle (Adam Davy/PA)

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