Published 20:23 IST, November 2nd 2019

Rugby WC: Fans request for Ben Stokes' inclusion in the England team

The English fans took to Twitter and hilariously asked for Ben Stokes in the team as South Africa beat England 32-12 to lift their third World Cup title

Reported by: Prachi Mankani
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South Africa beat England 32-12 to lift ir third World Cup title on Saturday in Yokohama. Putting up a stellar show Springboks broke English hearts in showcase event which starred Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe. This was second time that both teams met in final, with previous one being back in 2007 in Paris. final was all more historic for Springboks, as Siya Kolisi became first black captain to lift Webb Ellis Cup. 

English fans took to Twitter and hilariously asked for Ben Stokes in team. Stokes stole show when cricket was in crisis during historic summer. Stokes h set tournament on fire with his breathtaking catch to dismiss Andile Phehlukwayo in opener against South Africa after a match-defining inning of 89 earlier in day. 

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South African captain Siya Kolisi, first black South African to captain his country and to lift World Cup said, " team has faced a lot of challenges and has been through a lot but people of South Africa were always behind us. y always supported us. We are grateful for ir support. We came toger with one goal and wanted to achieve it."

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19:01 IST, November 2nd 2019