England supporters are looking absolutely gutted after today’s Rugby World Cup defeat. Fans watched the match at Yokohama in suspense with the hope of bringing home the trophy for the second time in the country’s history. Millions of fans filled pubs, clubs and homes 6,000 miles away from the tournament in Japan, and the Queen and Prime Minister sent messages of support to the team. They went in as favourites for the title, but the nation was left bitterly disappointed after South Africa brought the competition to a close with a 32-12 win. Six penalties were given away to the Springboks, and England failed to bounce back after a turbulent first half in which prop Kyle Sinckler was taken off the pitch with a head injury. They were stunned by the relentless intensity of their opponent, who landed a critical blow in the 66th minute when Makazole Mapimpi and Lukhanyo Am combined brilliantly down the left wing for the first of the Springboks’ two tries. England’s defence was no match for the speed and accuracy of Mapimpi, who made history by becoming the first South African to score a try in a World Cup final. But many fans were upset…