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Events on Saturday 20 October 2007 2
2007South Africa wins the Rugby World CupSpringboks defeat England in the finalSouth Africa defeated England 15–6 in the Rugby World Cup final at the Stade de France, winning the tournament for the second time. It was a landmark moment for South African sport in the post-apartheid era.
2007Wins the Rugby World Cup with the Springboks15-6 final victory over England at Stade de FranceMontgomery was a key figure as South Africa defeated England 15-6 in the final of the 2007 Rugby World Cup at the Stade de France, claiming the Webb Ellis Cup for a second time. His composed kicking throughout the tournament, including in the final, played a decisive role in the Springboks' triumph.