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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

England star Ollie Chessum’s fast rise shows why Championship is in need of nurture

The lock will be a key cog for England in their World Cup 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

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Henco Venter on the prospect of Glasgow Warriors URC success

The 31-year-old is confident that last season was only the start, and that the Warriors can be transformed from contenders into winners.

The National (Scotland)

All Blacks dismiss favourites tag and look to erase World Cup ‘scars’ of 2019

New Zealand are anxious to avoid a repeat of their semi-final heartbreak of four years ago when they face an Argentina side who have beaten them twice in recent years

The Guardian - UK

Argentina vs New Zealand: Julian Montoya urges Pumas to take confidence from past success in bid for upset

Argentina beat New Zealand away from home for the first time last summer and that is providing inspiration ahead of Friday's semi-final clash

Evening Standard

Argentina’s Boffelli says they must be ‘perfect’ to beat New Zealand in semis

Los Pumas beat New Zealand in Christchurch in August 2022 and Michael Cheika, Argentina’s head coach, said: ‘You need to draw on those experiences’

The Guardian - UK

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Argentina vs New Zealand: Ian Foster vows no All Blacks complacency after lessons of 2019 World Cup semi-final

The All Blacks were beaten in the last-four at the 2019 World Cup having cruised to a quarter-final win over Ireland

Evening Standard

Jonny Bairstow: England-South Africa World Cup double will be ‘great spectacle’

The nations go head to head in Mumbai and then Paris at the cricket and rugby World Cups on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Mark Tele’a returns as All Blacks make surprise lock switch for semi-final

Sam Whitelock starts ahead of Brodie Retallick as he looks to become the first player to make three World Cup finals

The Independent UK

Argentina make single change for New Zealand semi-final

Michael Cheika has kept faith with 14 of the team that started in the quarter-final win over Wales

The Independent UK

Warren Gatland plans to lead Wales at the 2027 World Cup

Wales were knocked out of this World Cup at the quarter-final stage by Argentina.

The Independent 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

Evening Standard

Revenge no motivation for England’s semi-final with South Africa – Ollie Chessum

The rivals collide for the sixth time in the tournament’s history this weekend.

The Independent UK

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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

‘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

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

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

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The Independent UK

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

Semi-skilled: England’s last-four World Cup record is cause for hope

Our correspondent, who has covered all of England’s semi-finals, recalls the highs and the one memorable low

The Independent UK

Referee criticised by Dupont chosen for England vs South Africa at Rugby World Cup despite France controversy

New Zealand’s Ben O’Keeffe and Australia’s Angus Gardner will take charge of the two semi-finals

The Independent UK

Ben O’Keeffe to referee Rugby World Cup semi-final between England and South Africa despite criticism (cloned)

New Zealand’s Ben O’Keeffe and Australia’s Angus Gardner will take charge of the two semi-finals

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 Guardian - 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 Independent 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.

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