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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.

Boks to unleash Moodie on England?

Rassie Erasmus provided a strong hint that Bok flyer Canan Moodie would start against England, admitting there is a “temptation” to recall the youngster for the World Cup semi-final.

South Africas director Rassie Erasmus speaks during a press conference at Roland Garros Stadium in Paris, on October 10, 2023, as part of the France 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Rassie picks England team

Rassie Erasmus on Tuesday night attempted to predict the team that England will deploy in the World Cup semi-final against the Springboks.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 15: Eben Etzebeth of South Africa celebrates with RG Snyman and Faf de Klerk of South Africa after scoring his team's fourth try during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Quarter Final match between France and South Africa at Stade de France on October 15, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Pick your team: Boks vs England

Pick your Bok team to face England in the 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-final on Saturday.

(From L) England's fly-half Owen Farrell and England's prop Joe Marler celebrate after winning the France 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match between England and Fiji at the Velodrome Stadium in Marseille, southeastern France, on October 15, 2023.

Borthwick: Don’t write off England challenge

Steve Borthwick said he had no doubt England would be written off for the World Cup semi-finals, but backed his players to once again rise to the occasion.

England survive Fiji fightback

Skipper Owen Farrell kicked a late drop goal and penalty as England held on against a spirited Fiji fightback to progress to the Rugby World Cup semi-finals.

RECAP: England vs Fiji

England held on to deny a ferocious fightback from Fiji in the third quarter-final of Rugby World Cup 2023.

Fiji's hooker Sam Matavesi (C) runs with the ball as he is tackled by Australia's tighthead prop James Slipper (R) during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Australia and Fiji at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Etienne, south-eastern France on September 17, 2023.

Matavesi in action for Fiji despite family tragedy

Hooker Sam Matavesi will be on the bench for Fiji in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final against England just days after the death of his father, head coach Simon Raiwalui revealed on Friday.