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 21, 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
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 · Oct 19, 2023
England vs South Africa: Freddie Steward returns with Marcus Smith ruled out of Rugby World Cup semi-final Smith has not trained fully since suffering a heavy blow to the face against Fiji and it is Steward who starts at full-back against South Africa Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2023
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 · 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
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 · Oct 19, 2023
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 · Oct 18, 2023
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 · Oct 18, 2023
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 · 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 Evening Standard · Oct 18, 2023
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 · Oct 17, 2023
England player ratings vs Fiji: Owen Farrell answers critics as Ben Earl transformation continues England are celebrating sealing their place in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals. Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2023
Ollie Chessum warns Fiji they did not face the true England at Twickenham England’s build-up to the World Cup reached its lowest ebb when they lost to the Islanders for the first time in eight meetings. The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023
Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2023 England player ratings vs Samoa: Ford-Farrell partnership fails to fire in concerning Pool D finale Ollie Chessum the pick of the bunch for Steve Borthwick as Danny Care and Marcus Smith impress off the bench in Lille
The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2023 Care’s late heroics give sloppy England late World Cup win against Samoa A late try from Danny Care helped England to an 18-17 victory against Samoa in the pool stage of the Rugby World Cup
The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2023 England’s lucky escape can’t hide identity crisis threatening to derail World Cup England 18-17 Samoa: Danny Care’s late try saw England avoid a historic defeat but they face huge questions ahead of the quarter-finals
The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2023 England forced to dig deep in close-fought World Cup win over Samoa Danny Care crossed with seven minutes left for a try that was converted by Owen Farrell.
Evening Standard · Oct 7, 2023 Danny Care spares England blushes against Samoa with major improvement needed Steve Borthwick’s error-strewn side narrowly avoid a first-ever defeat by the Pacific Islanders to spark quarter-final concerns
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023 Ford-Farrell experiment returns for England as Rugby World Cup knockouts loom Steve Borthwick starts both his playmakers at 10 and 12 for the final group game against Samoa
The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023 England duo Maro Itoje and Ollie Chessum don’t want to be rested against Chile A much-changed England team is expected to face the lowest-ranked team in their group.
The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023 England cannot afford to ‘sleepwalk’ into Chile game, warns Ollie Chessum A number of smaller nations have impressed at this World Cup so far
Evening Standard · Sep 9, 2023 England player ratings vs Argentina: Ford fantastic as Lawes sets tone and Itoje recaptures best form Manu Tuilagi and Ben Earl among Steve Borthwick’s other top performers on a momentous night in Marseille
The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2023 England 27-10 Argentina: player ratings from the Rugby World Cup George Ford, Jamie George and Ben Earl were exceptional as England began their Rugby World Cup with a bang
Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2023 England Rugby World Cup 2023 squad guide: Lawrence Dallaglio’s verdict on every player Steve Borthwick faces an incredible learning curve but his side might just surprise in France, says 2003 champion