South Africa knocked out Rugby World Cup host nation France 29-28 in an all-time classic ©Getty Images

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Cyrille Baille scored the first try in an electric start to the match that saw him go over in the corner after four minutes ©Getty Images
Cyrille Baille scored the first try in an electric start to the match that saw him go over in the corner after four minutes ©Getty Images


It was followed by five more tries, making it the first time that six tries have been scored in the first half of a Rugby World Cup knockout match ©Getty Images
It was followed by five more tries, making it the first time that six tries have been scored in the first half of a Rugby World Cup knockout match ©Getty Images
Eben Etzebeth's converted try gave South Africa the crucial lead late on ©Getty Images
Eben Etzebeth's converted try gave South Africa the crucial lead late on ©Getty Images
The result means that South Africa have reached the semi-finals for the sixth time in eight editions of the tournament ©Getty Images
The result means that South Africa have reached the semi-finals for the sixth time in eight editions of the tournament ©Getty Images
England overcame a scare to beat Fiji 30-24 in the first quarter-final of the day ©Getty Images
England overcame a scare to beat Fiji 30-24 in the first quarter-final of the day ©Getty Images
Owen Farrell's name was booed by fans who disagreed with his selection before the match but he proved his worth by kicking two-thirds of England's points ©Getty Images
Owen Farrell's name was booed by fans who disagreed with his selection before the match but he proved his worth by kicking two-thirds of England's points ©Getty Images
Steve Borthwick's side led comfortably, by 14 points, with 15 minutes left before Peni Ravai crossed the whitewash ©Getty Images
Steve Borthwick's side led comfortably, by 14 points, with 15 minutes left before Peni Ravai crossed the whitewash ©Getty Images
Fijian fly-half Vilimoni Botitu then scored four minutes later to set up a thrilling finish ©Getty Images
Fijian fly-half Vilimoni Botitu then scored four minutes later to set up a thrilling finish ©Getty Images
However, a late drop goal and penalty from Farrell sealed victory for England ©Getty Images
However, a late drop goal and penalty from Farrell sealed victory for England ©Getty Images