Steve Borthwick upbeat about England’s future after agonising World Cup defeat Borthwick’s unfancied side led South Africa by nine points in the final quarter of their semi-final but lost 16-15. The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023
Springboks coach explains decision to controversially sub off Manie Libbok Libbok was replaced at fly half by Handre Pollard after just 30 minutes of South Africa’s Rugby World Cup semi-final win over England The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023
England 15-16 South Africa: Rugby World Cup semi-final player ratings Handré Pollard is man of the match from the bench while George Martin, a surprise pick, was inspired in defeat The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023
England suffer agonising defeat after South Africa’s gutsy call delivers knockout blow England 15-16 South Africa: Handre Pollard, sent on after Manie Libbok’s tough 30-minute display, delivered a clutch kick at the death to deny a brave performance from Steve Borthwick’s side The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023
England pack earn World Cup redemption but Springboks adapt to deliver new heartbreak The humiliation suffered by the English forwards in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final was banished but they still couldn’t prevent a cruel semi-final defeat to South Africa in Paris The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023
England 15-16 South Africa: Springboks break English hearts with late win in Rugby World Cup classic England beaten despite leading for most of semi-final in Paris Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2023
Heartbreak for battling England as South Africa snatch late semi-final victory The Springboks will face New Zealand in Saturday’s World Cup final after a 16-15 win at the Stade de France. The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023
Pollard penalty breaks England hearts as South Africa reach World Cup final A late penalty from Handré Pollard gave South Africa a 16-15 win over England in the Rugby World Cup semi-final The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023
South Africa hook Manie Libbok after tough half-hour in World Cup semi-final The Springboks fly half was hauled off by coach Jacques Nienaber and replaced by Handre Pollard The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023
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 · Oct 21, 2023
South Africa explain use of traffic light signals during Rugby World Cup Springbok coaches hold up different coloured lights to send messages during the Rugby World Cup fixtures The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023
England and South Africa rugby fans gather around UK for World Cup semi-final Pubs in south-west London, where many of the UK’s 200,000-plus South Africans live, are hosting viewing parties The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023
Springboks desperate to deny favourites tag but reality set to bite England South Africa have been downplaying England’s underdog status in the pre-match mind games ahead of Saturday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023
Topsy Ojo column: South Africa know where they came from - and that lifts the pressure Inspired Springboks embrace the big-game cauldron with support back home Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2023
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 Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023 Seven steps to heaven: how England can reach the Rugby World Cup final Scoreboard pressure, smart bench work and getting the fundamentals right are all key to England’s chances of an upset
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023 Richard Wigglesworth insists England are ready for South Africa ‘dark arts’ Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus is accomplished at what Warren Gatland describes as “dark arts”.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023 England must match physical South Africa but rugby gravity is hard to defy Owen Farrell and his teammates can make this semi-final closer than many expect, however the Boks are No 1 for a reason
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023 Kevin Sinfield calls on England to empty tanks against South Africa England are the only unbeaten side left in the tournament.
Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2023 Cobus Reinach: South Africa condemn online abuse of scrum-half French authorities are looking into the threats
The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023 South Africa condemn death threat sent to scrum-half Cobus Reinach The Springboks condemned the death threat sent to their scrum-half Cobus Reinach after South Africa’s quarter-final win over France
The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023 England fans descend on Paris with South Africa favourites for semi-final Steve Borthwick’s team have not captured the imagination in the World Cup while the Springboks have just beaten France
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023 Why England believe against South Africa this time, even if you don’t England are heavy underdogs as they look to write the wrongs of their World Cup final defeat to South Africa in 2019
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023 No place for hooligans – South Africa condemn death threat sent to Cobus Reinach The Montpellier scrum-half was targeted after the Springboks’ World Cup win over France.
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023 Tom Curry counting on experience against South Africa for World Cup semi-final Curry played in England’s 2019 final defeat but has beaten the Boks with both England and the British and Irish Lions.