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Faf de Klerk and Handre Pollard to start for South Africa in World Cup final

The pair are the only two changes to the team which started the semi-final win over England.

The Independent UK

Felix Jones: England’s next assistant coach and Springboks’ secret weapon

Felix Jones may not be a household name but the popular coach has chance to help South Africa to back-to-back World Cup triumphs before joining England

The Guardian - UK

South Africa skipper Kolisi hails 'special coach' Nienaber

Only a handful in world rugby can rival Siya Kolisi's stature as a player and his renown: the first Black man to captain the South Africa national rugby union team in its 126-year history and the third after François Pienaar and John Smit to lead the side to the World…

Radio France Internationale

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South Africa edge past England to set up World Cup final with New Zealand

For the second week running South Africa saw off an opponent at the rugby union World Cup by a solitary point. Last Sunday evening at the Stade de France, the defending champions held off France's late flurry to reach the semi-final. And on Saturday night at the same venue, they…

Radio France Internationale

Springboks coach explains decision to controversially sub off Manie Libbok

Libbok was replaced at fly half by Handre Pollard after just 30 minutes of South Africa’s Rugby World Cup semi-final win over England

The Independent UK

South Africa hook Manie Libbok after tough half-hour in World Cup semi-final

The Springboks fly half was hauled off by coach Jacques Nienaber and replaced by Handre Pollard

The Independent UK

The two sides of Rassie Erasmus, the puppet master pulling South Africa’s strings at Rugby World Cup

Director of rugby Erasmus again has his team on the brink of World Cup glory after coaching them to victory in 2019

The Independent UK

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South Africa explain use of traffic light signals during Rugby World Cup

Springbok coaches hold up different coloured lights to send messages during the Rugby World Cup fixtures

The Independent UK

South Africa skipper Kolisi says squad's up for 'special' game against England

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi declared he and his teammates were ready and motivated for the World Cup semi-final against England on Saturday night at the Stade de France.

Radio France Internationale

Seven steps to heaven: how England can reach the Rugby World Cup final

Scoreboard pressure, smart bench work and getting the fundamentals right are all key to England’s chances of an upset

The Guardian - UK

Everyone has a buzzword except the Boks, who just keep doing their thing

The All Blacks have mythology. France? Romance. Argentina? Underdogs. But Rassie Erasmus’s South Africa are a vision cast in his image, one of ruthlessness, obsession and marginal gains

The Guardian - UK

South Africa name World Cup semi-final team against England

The most experienced Springboks side in history has been named for the game at the Stade de France

The Independent UK

The two sides of Rassie Erasmus, the puppet master pulling South Africa’s strings at Rugby World Cup

Director of rugby Erasmus again has his team on the brink of World Cup glory after coaching them to victory in 2019

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup: Cheslin Kolbe’s miraculous stop embodies South Africa’s ruthless edge

England be warned, the Springboks are happy to make a feast out of any morsel gifted to them by their opposition in defence of the Webb Ellis Cup

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Dupont upset with referee after France’s Rugby World Cup exit to South Africa

Antoine Dupont, the France captain, said after the 28-29 defeat: ‘I am not sure the level of refereeing was up to what was at stake’

Radio France Internationale

France skipper Dupont returns for World Cup showdown with South Africa

Three weeks after sustaining a fractured cheekbone, France skipper Antoine Dupont will lead his side out at the Stade de France for the quarter-final against the defending champions South Africa.

The Guardian - UK

Dupont ‘ready to suffer’ as France captain returns for South Africa quarter-final

Antoine Dupont said he is ‘ready to suffer’ against South Africa on Sunday after being recalled by France three weeks after breaking a cheekbone

The Independent UK

South Africa spring half-back surprise for crunch France quarter-final

The Springboks have handed Manie Libbok and Cobus Reinach starts with Faf de Klerk and Handre Pollard on the bench

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The Independent UK

Mike Catt rubbishes Ireland-Scotland collusion suggestions before Pool B decider

An unlikely outcome from the Ireland-Scotland showdown involving bonus points and the margin of victory could see South Africa eliminated.

Radio France Internationale

South Africa thump Tonga but World Cup future depends on Scotland and Ireland tie

South Africa overwhelmed Tonga 49-18 on Sunday night at the Vélodrome in Marseille to take a big step towards the knockout stages at the rugby World Cup

The Independent UK

Is South Africa vs Tonga on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup fixture

Everything you need to know ahead of the Pool B clash

Radio France Internationale

Ireland take control of Group B at World Cup after narrow win over South Africa

Ireland edged the clash of the thoroughbreds on Saturday night at the Stade de France. The world's top ranked team gritted their way past their nearest rivals South Africa 13-8 to take control of Group B at the 2023 rugby union World Cup.

The Independent UK

Andy Farrell hails Ireland’s resilience in thrilling win over South Africa

Ireland have a fortnight’s break before finishing the group against Scotland.

The Guardian - UK

‘We can’t be down’: Siya Kolisi defiant despite South Africa’s defeat by Ireland

The captain insists the 13-8 loss is ‘good preparation’ for the latter stages of the World Cup, while Ireland head coach Andy Farrell: ‘That was a proper game’

The Independent UK

Ireland secure brilliant victory over defending World Cup champions South Africa

Ireland stretched their winning run to 16 matches to take control of Pool B as Andy Farrell’s men also retained top spot in the global rankings.

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