Tenacious, cunning and courageous, but England are just outgrappled Defeat against South Africa in the World Cup semi-final will hurt more than most as Borthwick’s side fall short of Paris miracle The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023
Steve Borthwick upbeat about England’s future after agonising World Cup defeat Borthwick’s unfancied side led South Africa by nine points in the final quarter of their semi-final but lost 16-15. The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023
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 · Oct 21, 2023
England 15-16 South Africa: Rugby World Cup semi-final player ratings Handré Pollard is man of the match from the bench while George Martin, a surprise pick, was inspired in defeat The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023
England player ratings vs South Africa: Freddie Steward imperious as Owen Farrell leads from the front again How we rated the Red Rose stars at the Stade de France Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2023
England suffer agonising defeat after South Africa’s gutsy call delivers knockout blow England 15-16 South Africa: Handre Pollard, sent on after Manie Libbok’s tough 30-minute display, delivered a clutch kick at the death to deny a brave performance from Steve Borthwick’s side The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023
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 · Oct 21, 2023
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 · Oct 21, 2023
Heartbreak for battling England as South Africa snatch late semi-final victory The Springboks will face New Zealand in Saturday’s World Cup final after a 16-15 win at the Stade de France. The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023
Pollard penalty breaks England hearts as South Africa reach World Cup final A late penalty from Handré Pollard gave South Africa a 16-15 win over England in the Rugby World Cup semi-final The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023
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 · Oct 21, 2023
Is England v South Africa on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup Everything you need to know ahead of the second semi-final The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023
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 · Oct 21, 2023
TV tonight: a gritty new war drama from France Dark Hearts drags us grippingly back to Iraq. Plus, Take That pay a visit to Ally Pally to perform for Jools Holland. Here’s what to watch this evening The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023 England must match physical South Africa but rugby gravity is hard to defy Owen Farrell and his teammates can make this semi-final closer than many expect, however the Boks are No 1 for a reason
The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023 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 Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023 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 · Oct 20, 2023 Is England v South Africa on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Rugby World Cup Everything you need to know ahead of the second semi-final
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023 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.
Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2023 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 · Oct 19, 2023 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 · Oct 19, 2023 ‘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 · Oct 19, 2023 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 Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023 Aerial duels, physicality and opportunism: how England can beat South Africa While they will need to win their battles in the air and man-to-man, Steve Borthwick’s side must also seize the moment
Evening Standard · Oct 18, 2023 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