Springboks respond to sickening death threats against Cobus Reinach at Rugby World Cup Reinach received the threats on social media after South Africa beat France in the World Cup quarter-finals The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023
Grab your beer and biltong: it’s a World Cup Super Saffa double bill Get set for a Saturday session as England’s cricketers take on South Africa and their rugby replicas then meet in the final four The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023
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 · 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 20, 2023
Maro Itoje insists England will ‘impose their game’ on South Africa in World Cup semi-final The Springboks are favourites to win the World Cup semi-final at the Stade de France The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023
This is a special game – Maro Itoje confident England can defeat South Africa The rivals collide at the Stade de France on Saturday with the Springboks favourites to retain the crown they won against England in Yokohama in 2019. The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023
‘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 · Oct 19, 2023
South Africa 'inspired' by fans back home to repeat Rugby World Cup triumph, says captain Siya Kolisi Springboks down as the favourites to defeat England and reach final in Paris Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2023
South Africa inspired by struggles of whole nation – Siya Kolisi The defending World Cup champions face England in Saturday’s semi-final. The Independent 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 Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023
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 · 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 The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023
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 · Oct 18, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023 France vs South Africa referee responds to Antoine Dupont criticism Ben O’Keeffe has been appointed to oversee England and South Africa despite criticism from France captain Dupont
Evening Standard · Oct 18, 2023 England vs South Africa: Ollie Chessum wants to face 'good friend' Handre Pollard in World Cup semi-final The Boks star poses a significant threat to England's chances of reaching the World Cup final
The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023 ‘There’s going to be beef’: Pollard expects England to be ‘ruthless’ against Springboks Handré Pollard expects England to take their intensity and physicality to a “whole new level” in Saturday’s World Cup semi-final but the South Africa flyhalf insists the reigning champions are ready for it.
Evening Standard · Oct 18, 2023 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
The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023 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 · Oct 18, 2023 South Africa’s Handre Pollard expecting to face ‘ruthless’ England in semi-final Pollard kicked 22 points in the 2019 final to guide the Springboks to glory.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2023 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 Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023 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.
Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2023 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
Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2023 Ben O’Keeffe appointed England vs South Africa referee despite French complaints New Zealander to take charge of Springboks for second Rugby World Cup game in a row
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023 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