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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

Kevin Sinfield urges England to ‘rip into’ South Africa in World Cup semi-final

The England defence coach, who wants the players to avoid having ‘a load of regrets’, said: ‘I understand the challenge but don’t mind being written off’

The Guardian - UK

Mark Cueto interview: 'England would have won 2007 final had try stood... current crop can beat South Africa'

Exclusive: The former England wing reflects on his controversial disallowed try in the 2007 final and his belief that Steve Borthwick's side can upset the odds back in Paris 16 years on

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Listen to the crackle, feel the rage: anger drives England’s World Cup tilt

Four years ago, England had no answer to South Africa’s intensity but on Saturday no one will need to question their raison d’être

The Guardian - UK

England fans descend on Paris with South Africa favourites for semi-final

Steve Borthwick’s team have not captured the imagination in the World Cup while the Springboks have just beaten France

The Guardian - UK

Why England believe against South Africa this time, even if you don’t

England are heavy underdogs as they look to write the wrongs of their World Cup final defeat to South Africa in 2019

The Independent UK

Tom Curry counting on experience against South Africa for World Cup semi-final

Curry played in England’s 2019 final defeat but has beaten the Boks with both England and the British and Irish Lions.

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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

Rugby World Cup power rankings: Assessing England, South Africa and the final four

How do the last four stack up ahead of semi-final weekend in France?

The Independent UK

The World Cup final beckons: talking points ahead of England-South Africa

The two teams met in the final four years ago, with South Africa resounding winners.

The Independent UK

The England blueprint to upset South Africa and reach Rugby World Cup final

England are underdogs but wiill be out for revenge after final defeat to the Springboks four years ago

The Independent UK

RFU concerned by Borthwick’s siege mentality despite England success

Senior figures at the RFU are said to be worried supporters are feeling alienated by Borthwick’s methods despite England reaching the semi-finals

The Guardian - UK

England hope Borthwick can emulate his role in Japan’s ‘Brighton Miracle’

The head coach was on the underdogs’ staff when they caused the biggest World Cup shock in beating South Africa in 2015

The Guardian - UK

Marcus Smith ruled out of England’s Rugby World Cup semi-final with concussion

Smith has been replaced at full-back by Freddie Steward after he took a series of blows in the last-eight victory over Fiji.

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England vs South Africa: Steve Borthwick talks up winner Freddie Steward ahead of World Cup semi-final

The young star returns to England's starting XV on Saturday after being omitted from the win over Fiji

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick explains Marcus Smith’s absence from England team to face South Africa

The Harlequins playmaker started England’s quarter-final at full-back ahead of Freddie Steward

The Independent UK

South Africa inspired by struggles of whole nation – Siya Kolisi

The defending World Cup champions face England in Saturday’s semi-final.

Evening Standard

England vs South Africa: Freddie Steward returns with Marcus Smith ruled out of Rugby World Cup semi-final

Smith has not trained fully since suffering a heavy blow to the face against Fiji and it is Steward who starts at full-back against South Africa

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The Independent UK

England spring surprise with three changes to team for Rugby World Cup semi-final

Freddie Steward replaces Marcus Smith at full-back for England’s semi-final against South Africa while George Martin is brought into the pack

The Guardian - UK

‘The best is yet to come’: Itoje rallies England for Springboks semi-final

The England lock Maro Itoje is confident in his side for Saturday’s rematch of the 2019 Rugby World Cup final, in which Freddie Steward returns at full-back

The Independent UK

Freddie Steward returns at full-back for England’s semi-final with South Africa

Steward was dropped for the first time in his 29-cap Test career for the last-eight victory over Fiji.

The Independent UK

England vs South Africa LIVE: Itoje sends England teammates message and All Blacks v Argentina build up

England have made three changes ahead of facing the Springboks, with a big surprise at second-row

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup news LIVE: Latest updates as Steve Borthwick names England team to face South Africa

The semi-final matches kick off with Argentina v New Zealand on Friday night

The Independent UK

England must be ready for whatever ‘very, very smart’ Springboks throw at them, says Kevin Sinfield

The defence coach believes the days of ‘Churchillian speeches’ are gone – but insists the northern hemisphere’s last representatives will be fired up for their semi-final against South Africa

The Independent UK

Ollie Chessum says England ‘improving week-by-week’ ahead of South Africa clash

South Africa are strong favourites to prevail against the team they beat in the 2019 final.

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