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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.

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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

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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

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

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 Independent 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

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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

Revolutionising the women’s international rugby landscape – what is the WXV?

Organisers hope it will act as a “springboard” for the 2025 World Cup.

The Independent UK

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

England’s Red Roses head south to spearhead women’s rugby reboot

WXV aims to level up the game and boost standards for the next World Cup as leading nations face off in New Zealand

The Guardian - UK

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

Declan Rice taking lessons from Rugby World Cup as England eye Euro 2024 glory

Rice, who said he was not the biggest rugby union fan, has been taking on board tips from some of the world’s best.

The Independent UK

Declan Rice roused by rugby epics and feels England can now take final step

Arsenal midfielder says England can learn from winning mentality shown by All Blacks and is basking in the ‘buzz’ about the camp

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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

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 National (Scotland)

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.

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The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - UK

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’

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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

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