South Africa have been crowned rugby world champions after they beat England 15-6 in a tense and attritional Final in Paris.
Rob Andrew lavished praise on England's World Cup heroes - but there will be no immediate announcement on Brian Ashton's future.
South Africa coach Jake White hopes the World Cup victory will lift South Africa - as a nation and as team - to greater deeds in the future.
An elated South African captain John Smit said that he would have taken victory by any margin in the World Cup Final against England.
The South African media hailed the Springboks as "Glory Boys" after they won the Webb Ellis trophy by beating England 15-6.
The curtain came down on a superb RWC on Saturday, with the Springboks claiming the William Webb Ellis trophy from England.
There could only be one winner, but as one headline ran after the game: 'England lose with pride intact'. Here's how they rated.
Well, it's all over! The World Cup is at an end, and all we have left are the memories - the tries, the heroes, the villains ... and all the chin-wagging.
Heard the one about seven South Africans, three Frenchmen, two Argentinians, two Englishmen and a Wallaby?
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