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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

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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.

The Independent UK

Steward set to replace Smith for England’s semi-final with South Africa

Freddie Steward is in line for a recall at full‑back for England’s World Cup semi-final against South Africa on Saturday amid concerns over Marcus Smith’s fitness

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - Booing Owen Farrell? We should be proud of one of our greats

Comment: The skipper may not fit the poster-boy image like Jonny Wilkinson, but his impact on the game is undeniable

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Rassie Erasmus predicts entire England team for World Cup semi-final as mind games begin

South Africa director of rugby believes England will make changes from their quarter-final win against Fiji as he soaked up the media spotlight ahead of Saturday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final

The Independent UK

Marcus Smith hailed after ‘face smashed’ as England consider his role for World Cup semi-final

The Harlequin is in contention to start England’s semi-final against South Africa, though Freddie Steward could also return

The Independent UK

England wait on Marcus Smith’s fitness for South Africa World Cup semi-final

Freddie Steward is waiting in the wings at full-back for the World Cup semi-final while Kevin Sinfield said: ‘You’re blown away by what Marcus does’

The Guardian - UK

Kevin Sinfield says England’s Marcus Smith now ‘world class’ at full-back

Smith is competing with Freddie Steward for the number 15 jersey against South Africa.

The Independent UK

Rassie Erasmus predicts England lineup and expects ‘very physical’ test

Springboks head coach takes centre stage at theatre to name opponents’ team who he says ‘will have some beef with us’

The Guardian - UK

Rassie Erasmus expects England to have ‘some beef’ with South Africa

The Springboks’ director of rugby began the mind games ahead of Saturday’s Paris showdown.

The Independent UK

England: Steve Borthwick must ditch the narrative and write his own World Cup script

Steve Borthwick continues to fixate on the idea that England were written off before the Rugby World Cup even started.

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How to beat the Boks: Four routes to England victory in Rugby World Cup semi-final

Red Rose the underdogs to knock out defending champions South Africa

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England vs South Africa: Ben Earl trusts ‘superhuman’ Steve Borthwick to mastermind semi-final win

Ben Earl has total confidence in "superhuman" head coach Steve Borthwick scheming England's perfect World Cup semi-final smash-and-grab raid.

The Independent UK

‘Everyone wants England to lose’: Ellis Genge takes aim at World Cup critics

Genge feels that certain individuals within Steve Borthwick’s squad have endured undue criticism as England prepare for a World Cup semi-final against South Africa

The Guardian - UK

‘You have to attack it’: England get set for brutal tussle against South Africa

They may be unfancied, but the northern hemisphere’s last hope can draw inspiration from their last World Cup semi-final

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Rugby World Cup 2023: Steve Borthwick proud of England players after ‘thunderbolts’ against Fiji

Red Rose now face the Herculean task of playing South Africa

The Independent UK

Rassie Erasmus says South Africa do not buy in to criticism of opponents England

The reigning champions are red-hot favourites to win Saturday’s Paris semi-final.

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup power rankings: Assessing the final four

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

The Independent UK

The one change England must make to combat ‘incredible’ Springboks in World Cup semi-final

England are the lone northern hemisphere hope left in the World Cup, but know a significantly stiffer challenge is coming

The Independent UK

South Africa brimming with confidence for England ‘challenge’ after epic win

The reigning champions edged out France 29-28 in an enthralling quarter-final on Sunday.

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick shrugs off underdogs tag as England face daunting Rugby World Cup semi-final

Coach will feel vindicated after booking spot in last four despite poor form going into tournament

The Guardian - UK

Steve Borthwick shrugs off England critics: ‘I don’t care what people think’

The England head coach’s faith in Owen Farrell was repaid as the captain’s kicking saw his team over the line in Marseille

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