Willie Le Roux
Caused England plenty of problems with his mazy running. A consistent threat. Rating: 7
Cheslin Kolbe
Scored a stunning solo try to seal South Africa's third World Cup final triumph. A pocket genius. Rating: 9
Lukhanyo Am
Worked brilliantly to play his part in South Africa's opening try, and defended superbly. Rating: 7
Damian De Allende
One of South Africa's most consistent players in the competition, he was again impressive. Rating: 7
Makazole Mapimpi
Applied a quality finish for his side's first try that put England in reverse gear. Rating: 7
Handre Pollard
A precision display by the fly-half, kicking eight out of nine shots at goal for a 22-point haul. Rating: 8
Faf De Klerk
His usual box of tricks. Mixed and matched his running and kicking game impressively. Rating: 7
Tendai Mtawarira
Caused maximum destruction to England's scrum during his 45 minutes on the pitch. Rating: 9
Mbongeni Mbonambi
Suffered an early injury, being forced off after just 22 minutes. Rating: 5
Frans Malherbe
A strong performance as part of a dominant Springboks pack. Rating: 7
Eben Etzebeth
A tireless work-rate from the experienced lock, who was a colossus in defence. Rating: 8
Lood De Jager
Forced off early due to injury, making way for Franco Mostert midway through the first half. Rating: 6
Siya Kolisi
The Springboks' first black captain led an inspired performance on an unforgettable day for his team. Rating: 8
Pieter-Steph Du Toit
Another outstanding display from a world-class player, who excelled in every area. Rating: 8
Duane Vermeulen
Made his impact on the contest by running strongly and tackling hard. Rating: 7
Replacements
South Africa's replacements all made an impact as England were left floundering. Rating: 7
