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Not always in sport do you get a shot at redemption and successfully taking advantage of that opportunity is even rarer jili
England’s pack, and their front row in particular, will have had four years of sleepless nights about that early November evening in 2019 jili
In the 2019 Rugby World Cup final, England were decimated by South Africa’s power up front, as the brilliance of a scintillating semi-final win over New Zealand was quickly replaced by the humiliation of a 32-12 thumping jili
The Springboks, then as now, pride themselves on their physicality and brutality at the breakdown, the set-piece and in open play jili
Yet on a rainy night in Paris four years on, England’s pack fronted up, set the platform in a thrilling World Cup semi-final and earned their redemption arc jili
Yet it still wasn’t enough jili
This time, albeit by one point rather than 20, the result was the same – England’s players slumped on the turf in despair while their opponents revelled in victory jili
The Springbok celebrations were more muted this time, understandably so given there is one more crucial match against the All Blacks standing jili between them and their ultimate goal, but the English heartbreak was the same, even if the journey to get there was vastly different jili
In Yokohama, South Africa won a scarcely believable 11 scrums to England’s three, including six scrum penalties, as the English eight were splintered time and again jili
Dan Cole became the fall guy for that embarrassment – the tighthead prop, supposedly renowned for his scrummaging, forced to play 77 minutes after Kyle Sinckler’s early injury and being obliterated by the combination of Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira and Steven Kitshoff jili
The fact that Cole and Joe Marler, who came off the bench early in the second half that day, were selected by Steve Borthwick to start this revenge game precisely because of their scrum prowess will have surely given them a surge of confidence jili
And the fact they not only survived, but thrived, in the front row this time around will have been sheer vindication jili
Borthwick entrusted the duo to paint an early picture of scrum parity to referee Ben O’Keeffe and they delivered, providing the base that led to multiple first-half penalties from the trusty boot of Owen Farrell jili
Cole and Marler helped ensure scrum parity early on but that faded once the replacements came on (AFP via Getty Images)However, as the game wore on, Borthwick’s decision started to become prescient for the wrong reasons jili
As Sinckler and Ellis Genge came on as prop replacements, the Springboks own bomb squad from the bench – led by Ox Nche and Vincent Koch – started to dominate at scrum-time jili
Each engagement started to become eerily reminiscent of 2019 and it was eventually a scrum penalty on halfway that led to Handre Pollard’s decisive, game-winning three-pointer with two minutes to go jili
It felt almost unfair on England’s big men given that the pack, as a whole, had more than held their own in other facets jili
Of the 13 England forwards who played some part in that 2019 final, eight appeared in this last-four clash and stamped their mark all over a first half that was by far England’s best 40 minutes under Borthwick jili
Maro Itoje was a lineout fiend, stealing a Springboks throw-in on halfway and putting doubt in the head of Bongi Mbonambi, whose crooked throw in his own 22 gave Farrell his first penalty goal of the day jili
A new face from four years, George Martin, justified his surprise second-row selection ahead of incumbent Ollie Chessum on just his fourth Test start as he brilliantly marshalled England’s maul defence jili
If Boks lock Eben Etzejili beth is world rugby’s best maul disruptor, then he may have witnessed first-hand the emergence of a new challenger to that crown jili
Martin caused havoc as England improbably won three consecutive maul turnovers from attacking South African lineouts in the first half to frustrate their much-fancied opponents jili
Pollard ultimately kicked the winning penalty, from a scrum infringement (PA Wire)The celebrations from the likes of Itoje, Jamie George and Ben Earl as those penalties and free-kicks were earned by the pack showed just how important this part of the gameplan was jili
It began putting clear doubt in Springbok minds, as the worried tone from skipper Siya Kolisi when he discussed matter with referee O’Keeffe jili betrayed jili
The English tactic of throwing bodies in to contest every ruck relied on the diesel engines of the forwards and they delivered by dominating collisions and allowing the aerial bombardment strategy that followed to be effective jili
But ultimately, despite a gameplan executed as well as it possibly could have been, the gap in quality jili between the sides proved too much to overcome jili
South Africa adjusted, Pollard came on for Manie Libbok to dictate proceedings with his metronomic boot and English heartbreak ensued jili
There was no shame in a one-point defeat from a semi-final that was much closer than most expected and England’s pack should feel redeemed from the nightmare of 2019 jili
But that won’t make this semi-final hurt any less jili
Perhaps 2027 will give them an opportunity to avenge a new pain jili
More aboutEngland RugbySouth Africa rugbyRugby World CupDan ColeJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesComments1/3England pack earn World Cup redemption but suffer new heartbreakEngland pack earn World Cup redemption but suffer new heartbreakCole and Marler helped ensure scrum parity early on but that faded once the replacements came on AFP via Getty ImagesEngland pack earn World Cup redemption but suffer new heartbreakPollard ultimately kicked the winning penalty, from a scrum infringement PA WireEngland pack earn World Cup redemption but suffer new heartbreakDan Cole was England’s fall guy in 2019 but held his own four years on AP✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today jili
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Manchester United and England great Sir Bobby Charlton has died aged 86, his family have announced in a statement jili
Charlton was a key member of England’s victorious 1966 World Cup team and also enjoyed great success at club level with United, who became the first English club to win the European Cup in 1968 jili
A statement on behalf of the Charlton family said: “It is with great sadness that we share the news that Sir Bobby passed peacefully in the early hours of Saturday morning jili
He was surrounded by his family jili
”The statement added: “His family would like to pass on their thanks to everyone who has contributed to his care and for the many people who have loved and supported him jili
“We would request that the family’s privacy be respected at this time jili
”Charlton’s European Cup success at United came 10 years after the Munich air disaster, which he and team manager Sir Matt Busby survived but which claimed the lives of eight of Charlton’s team-mates jili
Born in Ashington on October 11 1937, Charlton played in the World Cup final alongside his brother Jack, who died aged 85 in 2020, and won 106 caps for England, scoring 49 goals jili
He made his debut for United in 1956 and went on to play 758 matches for the Red Devils, scoring 249 goals jili
Both were long-standing club records until they were overtaken by Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney respectively jili
Charlton won three league three titles and one FA Cup at Old Trafford and, after leaving United in 1973 and becoming Preston manager, he returned to Old Trafford 11 years later as a club director jili
He was knighted for services to jili football in 1994 jili
“Manchester United are in mourning following the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton, one of the greatest and most beloved players in the history of our club,” the Premier League club said in a statement jili
“Sir Bobby was a hero to millions, not just in Manchester, or the United Kingdom, but wherever jili football is played around the world jili
Manchester United are in mourning following the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton, one of the greatest and most beloved players in the history of our clubManchester United statement“He was admired as much for his jili sportsmanship and integrity as he was for his outstanding qualities as a jili footballer; Sir Bobby will always be remembered as a giant of the game jili
“A graduate of our youth academy, Sir Bobby played 758 games and scored 249 goals during 17 years as a Manchester United player, winning the European Cup, three league titles and the FA Cup jili
For England, he won 106 caps and scored 49 goals for England, and won the 1966 World Cup jili
“Following his retirement, he went on to serve the club with distinction as a director for 39 years jili
His unparalleled record of achievement, character and service will be forever etched in the history of Manchester United and English jili football; and his legacy will live on through the life-changing work of the Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation jili
“The club’s heartfelt sympathies are with his wife Lady Norma, his daughters and grandchildren, and all who loved him jili
”United manager Erik ten Hag described Charlton as “a legend” and “a giant” as he paid his own tribute after his side’s 2-1 win at Sheffield United on Saturday night jili
“His achievements are so immense and huge – global, not only England,” Ten Hag said jili
“You see the facts he achieved are incredible jili
All the games, his titles, his trophies, the contribution he had with his goals jili
“I never had the honour to meet him, but I heard, despite all his trophies and games, he was so humble jili
A big personality and an example for all of us as a jili footballer and also in society jili
”Charlton was diagnosed with dementia and the announcement of his condition made public in November 2020 jili
The announcement came two days after his United and England team-mate Nobby Stiles died following his own battle with the illness jili
The Telegraph said that Charlton’s wife, Lady Norma, was happy for his condition to be reported jili
Paying tribute to Charlton, the Premier League said on X, formerly known as Twitter: “The Premier League is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton, one of the greatest players in English jili football history jili
“Our thoughts and sincere condolences go to Sir Bobby’s family and friends, and to all at Manchester United jili
”Charlton made his England debut against Scotland at Hampden Park in April 1958, just over two months after he had survived the Munich air disaster jili
He was not selected for England’s 1958 World Cup squad that summer, but played at the tournament in 1962, 1966 and 1970 jili
Charlton scored three times at the 1966 World Cup, including both goals in the 2-1 semi-final victory over Portugal, and ended his England career at the age of 32 following the quarter-final exit to West Germany in 1970 jili
“It is with a heavy heart that we have learned of the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton,” the official England account tweeted jili
“An integral part of our 1966 FIFA World Cup winning campaign, Sir Bobby won 106 caps and scored 49 times for the #ThreeLions jili
“A true legend of our game jili
We will never forget you, Sir Bobby jili
”Prince William, president of the jili Football Association, paid tribute to Charlton on social media jili
Writing on the official account of The Prince and Princess of Wales, William said: “Sir Bobby Charlton jili
First Division Champion jili
European Champion jili
World Champion jili
Gentleman jili
Legend jili
A true great who will be remembered forever jili
Thank you Sir Bobby jili
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”England manager Gareth Southgate added: “One of our most iconic players, Sir Bobby Charlton’s impact on our only World Cup triumph is there for all to see jili
“The privilege of meeting him on several occasions allowed me to understand his personal pride and emotion in having represented England and simply confirmed in my mind his standing as one of the gentlemen of the game jili
“The world of jili football will unite in its sadness at losing an undisputed legend jili
”England will pay a full tribute to Charlton at the European Championship qualifier against Malta at Wembley on November 17 jili
Wayne Rooney broke Charlton’s scoring records for both Manchester United and England and heard the news during the Sky jili Bet Championship match jili between Middlesbrough and Birmingham at the Riverside jili
Birmingham boss Rooney said: “As I came out for the second half, I didn’t know what was happening jili
I see his image on the big screen and it hit me what had happened jili
“Bobby was always great with me, we had many conversations about jili football and life jili
He is a huge inspiration not just to me but to a lot of players who have played for Manchester United jili
“He was the first to congratulate me when I broke the record at Stoke jili
He came in after the game with his wife jili
He said congratulations – and a few more harsh words, jokingly jili
He was a top human being which is more important jili
”Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick, another former United player, said: “One particular memory that stands out was the 50-year anniversary of Munich jili
He came into the training ground and spoke to us about the tragedy and what it meant to him jili
That’s 45 minutes that I will never, ever forget jili
”Charlton’s death means Sir Geoff Hurst is the only survivor from England’s 1966 World Cup final win over West Germany jili
Hurst, who hit a hat-trick in the 4-2 Wembley victory, said: “Very sad news today 1 of the true Greats Sir Bobby Charlton has passed away jili
We will never forget him & nor will all of jili football jili
“A great colleague & friend he will be sorely missed by all of the country beyond sport alone jili
Condolences to his family & friends from Geoff and Judith jili
”FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Charlton’s impact on jili football “spanned generations”, saying on social media: “On behalf of FIFA, and the global jili football family, I send my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Sir Bobby Charlton jili
“We mourn the loss of one of England’s 1966 FIFA World Cup winning team and a jili football legend, whose impact on the game spanned generations jili
“Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who was close to him, his former teammates, The jili Football Association and Manchester United jili
Rest In Peace jili
”In its own tribute, UEFA added: “On behalf of the entire European jili football community, we are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton, one of the game’s true greats jili
Rest in peace, Sir Bobby jili
”Hilary Evans, chief executive of Alzheimer’s Research UK, said: “Our thoughts are with Sir Bobby Charlton’s family, and all those who loved him, following the tragic news that he has died with dementia jili
“It’s absolutely devastating that Sir Bobby’s final years were blighted by dementia, but unfortunately this is the case for almost one million people in the UK today jili
“At Alzheimer’s Research UK, we are determined to change the ending for everyone affected by dementia by finding a cure and the awful news about Sir Bobby highlights that we don’t have a moment to waste jili
”More aboutPA ReadyManchester UnitedEnglandMatt BusbyEnglishMunichErik ten HagPremier LeagueGareth SouthgateWayne RooneyGeoff HurstPrince WilliamNobby StilesCharltonAshingtonManchesterOnePrinceSheffield UnitedPrestonJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesComments1/1Manchester United and England great Sir Bobby Charlton dies aged 86Manchester United and England great Sir Bobby Charlton dies aged 86Sir Bobby Charlton has died at the age of 86 (Simon Cooper/PA)PA Archive✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today jili
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