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The Springboks line up for the anthem. France's players (L) and South Africa's players (R) stand for the national anthems ahead of the France 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match between France and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 15, 2023.

Boks unchanged for World Cup semi

Jacques Nienaber showed faith in the Springboks’ quarter-final-winning squad by retaining the same starting XV and replacements’ bench for Saturday’s World Cup semi-final against England.

EXETER, ENGLAND - APRIL 08: Jack Nowell of Exeter Chiefs reaches out to score the team's second try whilst being tackled by Ernst Van Rhyn of DHL Stormers during the Heineken Champions Cup Quarter Finals match between Exeter Chiefs and DHL Stormers at Sandy Park on April 08, 2023 in Exeter, England.

Premiership to merge with URC in ‘super league’?

Talks have reportedly been held between executives over forming a new “super league” that would include clubs from the Premiership and @Vodacom #URC.

Pumas switch scrumhalves for semi

Argentina coach Michael Cheika has made just one change to Los Pumas’ starting lineup for the World Cup semi-final against New Zealand on Friday.

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 08 Mark Telea of New Zealand scores his team's second try during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Pool A match between France and New Zealand at Stade de France on September 08, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)

Truant Telea back for All Blacks

Ian Foster made just two changes to New Zealand’s starting lineup for Friday’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Paris, recalling wing Mark Telea.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Marcus Smith of England celebrates after being awarded a penalty on the last play during the Autumn Nations Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

England lose Smith for semi-final

England are set to be without superstar playmaker Marcus Smith for the World Cup semi-final clash against the Springboks on Saturday.

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Dobbo: Boks have nothing to fear

John Dobson says he cannot see any way of stopping the Springboks from retaining their status as world champions, backing their scrum to wreak havoc in the final two playoffs.

All Blacks guru Schmidt ‘no ordinary Joe’

Joe Schmidt titled his autobiography “Ordinary Joe” but whether the New Zealand attack coach likes it or not, both on and off the pitch he has extraordinary qualities.

Pollard welcomes English ‘beef’

Handre Pollard says the Springboks are well aware that England will be using the humiliation of the 2019 World Cup final defeat as motivation for Saturday’s semi-final rematch.