So, after 44 days of enthralling action, we say goodbye to the Rugby World Cup and Japan.

It has been a fantastic tournament and one that South Africa will never forget.

You can read James Masters’ report on South Africa’s stunning victory over England right here but perhaps we’ll leave it up to Springboks captain Siya Kolisi to have the final word.

Thanks for joining us -- it has been an absolute blast.

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa (C) congratulates South Africa's flanker Siya Kolisi (L) as they celebrate winning the 2019 Rugby World Cup final. Odd Andersen/Getty Images