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Semi-Finals - Wales v South Africa
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 27: Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones talks to the team at the end of the Rugby World Cup 2019 Semi-Final match between Wales and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama on October 27, 2019 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 27: Siya Kolisi of South Africa shouts as Lodewyk de Jager looks on during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Semi-Final match between Wales and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama on October 27, 2019 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Francois Nel - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 27: Rhys Patchell of Wales is tackled by Handre Pollard and Damian de Allende of South Africa during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Semi-Final match between Wales and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama on October 27, 2019 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
Hub of the green – South Africa's players form a huddle and are addressed by Duane Vermeulen after clinching a place against England in next Saturday's World Cup Final. (Photo by Francois Nel - World Rugby via Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 27: Malcolm Marx of South Africa takes a selfie with the crowd during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Semi-Final match between Wales and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama on October 27, 2019 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Francois Nel - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 27: Siya Kolisi, captain of South Africa takes a selfie with the crowd during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Semi-Final match between Wales and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama on October 27, 2019 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Francois Nel - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
End of the adventure – Wales fans from the Llandybie club cannot mask their disappointment after seeing their side knocked out of the World Cup by South Africa. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
Thank you and goodnight – South Africa captain Siya Kolisi leads his team in taking a bow to acknowledge the support of the crowd during their World Cup semi-final win over Wales. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
Welsh woe – Wales players congregate on the pitch in dejection after their narrow defeat by South Africa in the semi-final. (Photo by Michael Steele/2019 Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
Captain marvel – South Africa captain Siya Kolisi celebrates after leading his side to victory over Wales and a place in the World Cup final. (Photo by Richard Heathcote - World Rugby via Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
Fist-pumping success – Mbongeni Mbonambi shakes hands with South Africa team-mate Tendai Mtawarira after their team edge out Wales in the semi-final. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
Brace of embraces – Franco Mostert (20) hugs Frans Steyn while Steven Kitshoff does the same with Handrie Pollard (R) after South Africa's battling and narrow win over Wales earns them a World Cup final place. (Photo by Richard Heathcote - World Rugby via Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
We did our best – Josh Adams consoles Wales team-mate Dillon Lewis after the defeat by South Africa in the World Cup semi-final. (Photo by Richard Heathcote - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
Victors – South Africa celebrate their win over Wales to earn a place in the World Cup final against England next Saturday. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
Fly man Snyman – South Africa's Steven Kitshoff helps team-mate RG Snyman win a high ball under pressure from Alun Wyn Jones of Wales. (Photo by Michael Steele/2019 Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
Going over – Handre Pollard kicks South Africa's fourth penalty in the victory over Wales that takes his side into the World Cup final against England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
Pass marks – Ross Moriarty looks for a team-mate to take the ball after a scrum. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
Battling back – Josh Adams goes over the line near the corner to score Wales' first try and give Leigh Halfpenny the chance to kick the conversion that levels the match with South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
Touch of class – Damian de Allende forces a way through to get down and ground the ball to score South Africa's first try. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
Arms and the man – South Africa scrum-half Faf de Klerk checks the scrum during the clash with Wales. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
Great Ball of ire – Wales's Jake Ball becomes embroiled in an argument with South Africa scrum-half Faf de Klerk. (Photo by Richard Heathcote - World Rugby via Getty Images)
Photo of George North of Wales during the Rugby World Cup 2019 semi-final match between Wales and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 27: George North of Wales during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Semi-Final match between Wales and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama on October 27, 2019 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
Turned over – Leigh Halfpenny of Wales is forced on to his back in a tackle by Springbok Eben Etzebeth. (Photo by Michael Steele/2019 Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
Fearing the worst – George North holds his head in his hands as he is given treatment for what appears to be a hamstring injury. (Photo by Richard Heathcote - World Rugby via Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
Going down – referee Jerome Garces watches as Wales's Dan Biggar is forced on to the turf by the combined tackling power of Springbok pair Pieter-Steph du Toit (L) and Lood de Jager. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby via Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
Flat on his Bok – Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones crashes into Handre Pollard but the South Africa fly-half manages to retain possession of the ball as he lands on his back. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
Play it that way – Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones marshals his players and bawls instructions to them. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
Stuck in the middle – South Africa's S'busiso Nkosi is tacked by Justin Tipuric and Dan Biggar of Wales as other player move in to join the battle for the ball. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
Outnumbered – South Africa's Pieter-Steph du Toit is surrounded by six Wales players as he tries desperately to get his hand on the ball. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
Offload – Mbongeni Mbonambi tries to get South Africa moving as he passes the ball to a team-mate to spark an attack. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
Over the top – Springbok Faf de Klerk falls over the back of Leigh Halfpenny as he tries to catch the ball. (Photo by Michael Steele/2019 Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
Holding roles – Jonathan Davies keeps a tight grip on the ball while South Africa's Lukhanyo Am has a firm grip of the Welshman. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
Off his mark – Wales's George North tries to speed clear of the South Africa defence, with Springboks scrum-half Faf de Klerk in pursuit. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
In safe hands – Leigh Halfpenny of Wales clutches the ball close to his body at the start of the match against South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
Pair of little dragons – two Japanese children dressed in dragon outfits could be the rugby fans of the future and it's clear they are backing Wales in their match with South Africa. (Photo by Michael Steele/2019 Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
We're backing the Boks – rugby fans show their support for South Africa by holding up placards about what they want from the team. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby via Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
Orchestrator – Wales coach Warren Gatland could be conducting a choir of the country's supporters as well as the team as he walks the pitch at International Stadium Yokohama. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby via Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
Fan flair – Wales supporters replete with plastic leek and daffodil pose for a picture on their way to the match against South Africa. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
Fancy dress – one of the supporters kitted out in outlandish clothing joins the throng ahead of the semi-final at International Stadium Yokohama Stadium. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby via Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
Let's have a party – rugby fans get together to toast their sport before the semi-final match between Wales and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby via Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
Face like a rainbow – A South Africa supporter has the colours of his nation's flag painted on his face for the match against Wales. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
Dragon kings – looks like getting into those outfits was a bit of a tight squeeze for these four Wales supporters outside the stadium before the match. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
A general view inside the South Africa dressing room ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2019 Semi-Final match between Wales and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama. (Photo by Francois Nel - World Rugby via Getty Images)
Wales v South Africa - Rugby World Cup 2019: Semi-Final
Inside the Wales dressing room ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2019 Semi-Final match between Wales and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama. (Photo by Francois Nel - World Rugby via Getty Images)
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