England 12 South Africa 32 - World Cup Final player ratings

ENGLAND came off a distant second-best against South Africa at Yokohama Stadium, the Springboks cruising to a third World Cup triumph.

Here are the player ratings from Saturday morning’s final - see if you agree with the marks.

England's Maro Itoje (left) tackled South Africa's Eben Etzebeth. Picture: David Davies/PAplaceholder image
England's Maro Itoje (left) tackled South Africa's Eben Etzebeth. Picture: David Davies/PA
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