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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

Player safety is priority for South Africa after HIA calls, insists Rassie Erasmus

‘We really care about our players,’ said the Boks’ director of rugby, adding that the coaches called for multiple head injury assessments against France

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup 2023: Steve Borthwick proud of England players after ‘thunderbolts’ against Fiji

Red Rose now face the Herculean task of playing South Africa

Evening Standard

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South Africa brimming with confidence for England ‘challenge’ after epic win

The reigning champions edged out France 29-28 in an enthralling quarter-final on Sunday.

The Independent UK

France suffer painful symmetry with Ireland as Springboks continue southern dominance

France 28-29 South Africa: Just 24 hours after Ireland endured quarter-final heartbreak in Paris, hosts France followed suit after an epic Rugby World Cup encounter

The Independent UK

France 28-29 South Africa: Hosts knocked out of Rugby World Cup after thriller in Paris

Record-breaking first half descends into chess game as Springboks come out on top

Evening Standard

South Africa win epic France clash to set up World Cup semi-final with England

The Springboks won 29-28 in a thrilling quarter-final at the Stade de France.

The Independent UK

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South Africa vs Tonga: Rugby World Cup kick-off time, TV channel, team news, lineups, venue, odds today

South Africa are tasked with ending their Rugby World Cup pool campaign in fine style when they face Tonga later today.

Evening Standard

Sexton steers Ireland to victory as South Africa pay penalty for poor kicking

Ireland edged a physical encounter against South Africa in the pool stage of the Rugby World Cup, with Johnny Sexton starring in a 13-8 victory

The Guardian - UK

No margin for error in Tonga clash – Scotland talking points

Kyle Steyn and Lions duo Rory Sutherland and Chris Harris are back in the XV as their side look to bounce back from defeat to South Africa.

The Independent UK

Ireland strive for colossal statement victory over South Africa at World Cup

This showdown between Ireland and the Springboks is loaded with more significance than supremacy in the pool with world’s top two teams colliding

The Guardian - UK

South Africa vs Ireland: Andy Farrell unfazed by Springboks mind games ahead of Rugby World Cup showdown

The first genuine heavyweight contest at this World Cup for two weeks has seen South Africa fire all the pre-match shots and Ireland soak it all up.

Evening Standard

Farrell’s Ireland gear up to meet South Africa’s might in heavyweight contest

Springboks’ nuke squad has dominated the pre-match agenda with size of challenge impossible to duck for Ireland, with the world No 1 ranking at stake

The Guardian - UK

South Africa go big and bold with reboot of forward heavy bench against Ireland

Eben Etzebeth is fit to face Ireland and has been included in a power-laden South Africa side for the pivotal Pool B match on Saturday

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South Africa 76-0 Romania: Rugby World Cup 2023 – as it happened

Romania were unable to score a single point as South Africa proved their class

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: Gregor Townsend bemoans refereeing ‘inconsistencies’ after Scotland bested by Boks

Scotland felt Jesse Kriel should have been punished for a head-to-head hit on Jack Dempsey during Sunday’s bruising Pool B encounter in Marseille

The Independent UK

Finn Russell left bruised and beaten as Springboks blunt Scottish blade

South Africa 18-3 Scotland: The bruising Springboks delivered a World Cup setback to Gregor Townsend’s side

The Guardian - UK

South Africa’s Du Toit and Arendse break Scotland resistance for win

South Africa’s Jesse Kriel escaped punishment for a first-minute upright tackle as the world champions went on to beat Scotland 18-3

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The National (Scotland)

Scotland fall to defeat in bruising World Cup opener against South Africa

The Boks kicked off their defence of the Webb Ellis Cup with an 18-3 victory on Sunday evening.

The Guardian - UK

South Africa 18-3 Scotland: Rugby World Cup 2023 – as it happened

Scotland resist for 40 minutes but eventually succumb to Springboks power game as the defending champions get their defence up and running.

The National (Scotland)

New Zealand the perfect test for Springboks to play Scotland

That's according to South Africa assistant coach Mzwandile Stick.

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup 2023: what to look out for on the opening weekend

Springboks prioritise points to win the prize; Johnny Sexton feels the heat with Ireland; and debutants Chile bank on their band of brothers

The Guardian - UK

Dupont and France to serve feast of mouthwatering rugby at World Cup

This year’s Rugby World Cup in France has all the ingredients to justify the hype with the potential for a European winner and a greater capacity for upsets

The Independent UK

Scotland’s Grant Gilchrist: South Africa are world champions for a reason

Gilchrist insists two crushing wins for the Springboks have not caused any heightened trepidation within the dressing room.

The Guardian - UK

South Africa demolish indisciplined New Zealand as Scott Barrett sees red

South Africa beat New Zealand 35-7 in the World Cup warm-up match at Twickenham after the All Blacks’ Scott Barrett was sent off

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