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England’s Earl pumped for ‘sink or swim’ semi

England’s Ben Earl is eager to tackle the Springbok back row as he has predicted Saturday’s World Cup semi-final in Paris will go down to the wire.

South Africa's full-back Willie Le Roux (C) ajnd South Africa's fly-half Manie Libbok (L) react during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Tonga at Stade Velodrome in Marseille, south-eastern France, on October 1, 2023.

Weekend Picks: Boks through to final!

The Boks will pump England to set up a World Cup final against the All Blacks, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team.

RECAP: England vs South Africa

Handre Pollard rescued South Africa with a long-range, match-winning penalty to beat England in the Rugby World Cup semi-final in Paris on Saturday night.

Siya Kolisi celebrates with fans after the Boks beat All Blacks at Twickenham

‘Purpose-driven’ Boks brace for England semi showdown

For Siya Kolisi, whose Springboks takes on England at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday, the inner drive comes from another source to most: the people at home.

Barista Tuilagi comes of age in World Cup semis

Ever since Manu Tuilagi made his England debut in 2011, the powerful yet fleet-footed stocky centre has been considered a key part of their success.

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England pick giant fullback for Bok duel

Freddie Steward will start at fullback in one of three changes to England’s starting lineup for the World Cup semi-final against the Springboks on Saturday.

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.

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.

Willie le Roux, RG Snyman and Eben Etzebeth

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.