Relief of South Africa shows just how close England came to victory in Paris Saturday came down to tiny margins. Unpicking England’s puzzle took the defending champions to the edge of reason The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2023
Rugby World Cup: Steve Borthwick upbeat about England's future after brave South Africa defeat Borthwick will get complete backing from the RFU for the start of a new World Cup cycle Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2023
‘Players should be incredibly proud’: Borthwick praises England after defeat Steve Borthwick believes England’s World Cup heartbreak can be the making of his side after their agonising 16-15 semi-final defeat by South Africa The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023
England will ‘grow into something brilliant’ after World Cup heartbreak Head coach Steve Borthwick was proud of his players after the narrowest of 16-15 defeats to South Africa in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023
Dominant England played the game of their lives. And South Africa still won Steve Borthwick’s side were superior in the Rugby World Cup semi-final, but that counted for little on a night of twisted logic The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023
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
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
Why are England kicking so much at the Rugby World Cup? England’s kick pressure strategy may be unpopular with some supporters but appears to be here to stay The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023
England v South Africa LIVE: Rugby World Cup 2023 score and result as Springboks snatch win at the death Steve Borthwick’s England were agonisingly beaten by reigning champions South Africa to a spot in the 2023 World Cup final where the All Blacks await The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2023
England vs South Africa: Steve Borthwick's brutal honesty the key to Rugby World Cup success The man behind the desk in press conferences betrays precious little of his personality Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2023
South Africa skipper Kolisi says squad's up for 'special' game against England South Africa captain Siya Kolisi declared he and his teammates were ready and motivated for the World Cup semi-final against England on Saturday night at the Stade de France. Radio France Internationale · 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 21, 2023
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 Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023 Kevin Sinfield urges England to ‘rip into’ South Africa in World Cup semi-final The England defence coach, who wants the players to avoid having ‘a load of regrets’, said: ‘I understand the challenge but don’t mind being written off’
Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2023 Mark Cueto interview: 'England would have won 2007 final had try stood... current crop can beat South Africa' Exclusive: The former England wing reflects on his controversial disallowed try in the 2007 final and his belief that Steve Borthwick's side can upset the odds back in Paris 16 years on
The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2023 Listen to the crackle, feel the rage: anger drives England’s World Cup tilt Four years ago, England had no answer to South Africa’s intensity but on Saturday no one will need to question their raison d’être
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 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.
Evening Standard · Oct 20, 2023 Flying start required for Freddie Steward if England are to conquer South Africa's set-piece onslaught Towering full-back must rise to challenge against fearsome frontline
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023 Rugby World Cup power rankings: Assessing England, South Africa and the final four How do the last four stack up ahead of semi-final weekend in France?
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023 The World Cup final beckons: talking points ahead of England-South Africa The two teams met in the final four years ago, with South Africa resounding winners.
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023 The England blueprint to upset South Africa and reach Rugby World Cup final England are underdogs but wiill be out for revenge after final defeat to the Springboks four years ago