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England pack earn World Cup redemption but Springboks adapt to deliver new heartbreak

The humiliation suffered by the English forwards in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final was banished but they still couldn’t prevent a cruel semi-final defeat to South Africa in Paris

The Independent UK

England 15-16 South Africa: Springboks break English hearts with late win in Rugby World Cup classic

England beaten despite leading for most of semi-final in Paris

Evening Standard

Flying start required for Freddie Steward if England are to conquer South Africa's set-piece onslaught

Towering full-back must rise to challenge against fearsome frontline

Evening Standard

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‘Our motives are constant’: the fuel driving Siya Kolisi and the Springboks

South Africa captain insists team will not lack for motivation when the going gets tough in semi‑final against England

The Guardian - UK

England vs South Africa: Chief agitator Rassie Erasmus makes move to get into rivals' heads

The mind-games are back, but the masterful Springboks’ chief has so much more in his locker

Evening Standard

France suffer painful symmetry with Ireland as Springboks continue southern dominance

France 28-29 South Africa: Just 24 hours after Ireland endured quarter-final heartbreak in Paris, hosts France followed suit after an epic Rugby World Cup encounter

The Independent UK

France 28 South Africa 29: Springboks advance after record breaking classic

South Africa edged past France into the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup in a thrilling clash in Paris that will live long in the memory.

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South Africa win epic France clash to set up World Cup semi-final with England

The Springboks won 29-28 in a thrilling quarter-final at the Stade de France.

The Independent UK

France and South Africa prepare to go to ‘dark place’ to keep World Cup dream alive

Antoine Dupont returns for Les Bleus and is prepared ‘to suffer’ for quarter-final glory against the physical Springboks

The Independent UK

France and South Africa prepare to go to ‘dark place’ to keep World Cup dream alive

Antoine Dupont returns for Les Bleus and is prepared ‘to suffer’ for quarter-final glory against the physical Springboks

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

The Independent UK

Duane Vermeulen warns there are no second chances ahead of South Africa’s clash with Tonga

Duane Vermeulen will return to the field for South Africa against Tonga

The Independent UK

Ireland prove they can win Rugby World Cup after beating up Springboks

South Africa 8-13 Ireland: An incredible Test match ended with Ireland sealing their greatest World Cup win in a possible preview of the final

The Independent UK

Farrell’s Ireland gear up to meet South Africa’s might in heavyweight contest

Springboks’ nuke squad has dominated the pre-match agenda with size of challenge impossible to duck for Ireland, with the world No 1 ranking at stake

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The Independent UK

South Africa take team selection risk for Ireland clash

The Springboks have opted for just one back on the bench for Saturday’s decisive Pool B fixture

The Independent UK

Finn Russell left bruised and beaten as Springboks blunt Scottish blade

South Africa 18-3 Scotland: The bruising Springboks delivered a World Cup setback to Gregor Townsend’s side

The National (Scotland)

Jacques Nienaber in South Africa starting XV Scotland admission

The Springboks face the Scots in Marseille on Sunday in a mouthwatering and high-stakes start to both sides’ Pool B campaigns.

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: Siya Kolisi ready to extend Springbok supremacy after medical miracle

The iconic captain recovered from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in just four months to lead South Africa’s title defence in France

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The Guardian - UK

Rassie Erasmus: ‘Winning the World Cup is nice – but the most beautiful thing is what we have created’

South Africa’s director of rugby tells Donald McRae that transforming the sport in his country was a greater achievement than World Cup success

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup needs crucial dose of beauty to contrast with big beasts

Serious strength and physicality will be fundamental for success but rolling mauls will not win over neutrals

The Guardian - UK

South Africa’s Moodie takes centre stage and leaves New Zealand reeling

Young Springbok has not played on the outside in midfield since school but looked a devastating natural in his new role

The Guardian - AU

Rugby Championship: South Africa 43-12 Australia in opening Test – as it happened

An Arendse hat-trick and two penalty tries means the Springboks sink the Wallabies in Jone’s first game in charge.

AAP

Wallabies' Cooper takes on rookie Springbok Libbok

Wallabies playmaker Quade Cooper will make his return to the Test arena in Pretoria opposite Springboks novice Manie Libbok, who is expecting a baptism by fire.

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Welsh clubs 'devastated' and Johnny Sexton unfazed by threat that could end career

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