Springboks

Watch: How Boks beat England

Look back at all of the key moments from the Springboks’ unforgettable comeback victory over England in Saturday’s World Cup semi-final.

‘Bok power-game not good for rugby’

Former Ireland flyhalf Ian Madigan will be rooting for the All Blacks in the World Cup final because he doesn’t want a Bok victory to inspire teams to follow the power blueprint.

South Africa's lock Eben Etzebeth (CL) and South Africa's blindside flanker and captain Siya Kolisi (CR) walk through a guard of honour at the end of the France 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-final match between England and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 21, 2023.

‘Proud’ Kolisi credits Boks battle

Siya Kolisi said he was “really proud” of his team after they came from behind to beat England by a single point in an “ugly” semi-final at the Stade de France on Saturday.

South Africa's fly-half Handre Pollard hits and converts a penalty kick leading to South Africa winning the France 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-final match between England and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 21, 2023.

Boks rescue World Cup dream

Handre Pollard slotted a late penalty as the Boks came back from a nine-point deficit to beat a dogged England in Paris on Saturday night and progress to the World Cup final.

Rate the Ref: Ben O’Keeffe

Rate the performance of New Zealand referee Ben O’Keeffe in South Africa’s heart-stopping semi-final victory.

Pick your MVP: Boks vs England

South Africa clinched a nail-biting win against England in Saturday’s semi-final, who was the most valuable Springbok?

Boks won’t play England on emotions

Bongi Mbonambi has dismissed England’s talk of revenge in Saturday’s World Cup clash, with Bok teammate Pieter-Steph du Toit drawing motivation from his compatriots.

Ref change for Boks vs England clash

World Rugby have confirmed a match official replacement for the World Cup semi-final between defending champions, the Springboks, and England in Paris on Saturday.

Maro Itoje squares up to the Springboks Mandatory Credit: Photo by Patrick Khachfe/JMP/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12611247ay) Tempers flare between the two sides as Maro Itoje of England gets involved England v South Africa, UK - 20 Nov 2021

Itoje: England to take Boks ‘by the horns’

Maro Itoje says England have yet to play to their full potential and know that the Springboks aren’t invulnerable ahead of the World Cup semi-final clash in Paris on Saturday.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 13: Evan Roos during the United Rugby Championship semi final match between DHL Stormers and Connacht at DHL Stadium on May 13, 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa. (

Dobbo: ‘Excited’ Evan recharged after Bok snub

Evan Roos took a knock in his rugby journey by not making the Springbok 33 for the World Cup, but John Dobson agrees the DHL Stormers No 8 has benefitted from the break it has afforded him.