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‘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.

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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

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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 Independent 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 Guardian - 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

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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

Australia 2-0 New Zealand: international football friendly – as it happened

Socceroos claim ‘Soccer Ashes’ with win over All Whites thanks to goals from Harry Souttar and Jackson Irvine

The Guardian - AU

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

Marcus Smith among several England players on ‘modified training’ ahead of South Africa semi-final

Smith ended the last eight victory over Fiji with a fat upper lip and a bandage on his head

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Evening Standard

Kevin Sinfield warns England not to get 'blown away' by scale of South Africa semi-final challenge

England are big underdogs going into Saturday's last-four clash against the defending champions

Evening Standard

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.

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - AU

Eddie Jones promises a bright Wallabies future but for some the scars of 2023 may never heal

The embattled coach is not abandoning a sinking ship but after the World Cup debacle dark and uncharted waters lie ahead

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The National (Scotland)

Telegraph column says Scotland rugby fans should ‘swallow pride’ and support England

A COLUMN in The Telegraph has argued that Scottish, Irish and Welsh fans should “swallow their pride” and support England in the Rugby World Cup.

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

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

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

The Independent UK

What’s next for Fiji after a Rugby World Cup to remember

Simon Raiwalui’s side were close to a first World Cup semi-final and there is encouraging progress off the field, too

The Guardian - UK

How World Cup quarter-final drama turned the key to rugby heaven

A compelling weekend showed that knockout rugby is shaped as much by the bold losers as by the beaming winners

The Independent UK

Wigan captain Liam Farrell returns to England squad for Tonga Test series

Farrell was last involved with England in 2021.

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

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