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England\u2019s World Cup semi-final clash with South Africa in Paris is the latest instalment of a rich history between the two nations on the biggest stage of all.<\/p>\n

In their five meetings in the tournament, England have won only once ahead of Saturday\u2019s match.<\/p>\n

Here, the PA news agency looks at their rivalry.<\/p>\n

1999 quarter-final \u2013 Paris, France:England 21 South Africa 44<\/h2>\n

England ran into an unlikely road block in the form of Jannie De Beer\u2019s unprecedented haul of five drop-goals, which started landing when the game was finely poised. De Beer\u2019s record for drop-goals in a match still stands 24 years later.<\/p>\n

2003 group match \u2013 Perth, Australia:England 25 South Africa 6<\/h2>\n

A tight game was ultimately settled in the 63rd minute when Will Greenwood crossed after Lewis Moody had charged down a clearance, enabling England to extend a lead that was only 12-6 on the hour mark. England went on to lift the Webb Ellis Trophy.<\/p>\n

2007, group match \u2013 Paris, France:England 0 South Africa 36<\/h2>\n

England\u2019s first World Cup defeat since 1999 \u2013 also against South Africa \u2013 was a calamity with the Springboks leading 20-0 against opponents who never threatened the line. A barrage of kicks and forward muscle overwhelmed England.<\/p>\n

2007, final \u2013 Paris, France:England 6 South Africa 15<\/h2>\n

England rebuilt following their pool debacle and gave a far better account of themselves in a tense final that saw wing Mark Cuteo touch down only for the try to be controversially ruled out because of a foot in touch.<\/p>\n

2019 final \u2013 Yokohama, Japan:England 12 South Africa 32<\/h2>\n

A week after demolishing New Zealand in sensational fashion, England were overpowered and contributed to their own downfall by making a series of errors. Eddie Jones\u2019 side did not fire a shot and endured a harrowing evening at the scrum.<\/p>\n

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