South Africa claim second World Cup crown with 15 - 0 victory in final in Johannesburg . Lock Victor Matfield , who is joining French side Toulon , was named man of the match after dominating England 's jumpers at the throw-ins . ` 2003 England champions England fail to become first team to win the tournament . Percy Montgomery saves four penalties for Boks , plus one by Francois Henry .
South Africa claim second World Cup crown with 15 - 0 victory in final in Johannesburg . 2003 England champions England fail to become first team to win the tournament . Percy Montgomery saves four penalties for Boks , plus one by Francois Henry .