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England must win physical, tactical battle in South Africa semi -Curry
PARIS : England must win the physical and tactical battle in their World Cup semi-final against champions South Africa in Paris on Saturday and flanker Tom Curry has a simple hope for the first big collision: "Don't get hit off your feet".
S Africa wary of Stokes 'x-factor' in World Cup showdown
South Africa are expecting a batter's paradise when they face old rivals England at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday, with both sides needing to bounce back from unexpected defeats in their last Cricket World Cup pool encounters.
Morocco to build new stadium, upgrade six others before 2030 World Cup
RABAT : Morocco plans to build a large stadium in Benslimane, near Casablanca, and upgrade six others in preparation for co-hosting the 2030 World Cup, the prime minister's office said on Friday.
Springboks report online threat against scrumhalf Reinach
PARIS : South Africa's Cobus Reinach is "in a good space" after an online threat that included a picture of the scrumhalf’s son following the 29-28 win over hosts France in the World Cup quarter-finals, assistant coach Mzwandile Stick said on Friday.
Dutch beating injury-hit Sri Lanka would not be an upset, says Nidamanuru
In the wake of the Netherlands' stunning win against South Africa at the World Cup, Dutch batter Teja Nidamanuru said on Friday that a win in his side's Saturday clash with Sri Lanka in Lucknow may not be so much of an upset.
Cricket World Cup 2023: England Skipper Jos Buttler Weighs In On Chances Of Ben Stokes Featuring Against South Africa
England skipper Jos Buttler gave his take on whether all-rounder Ben Stokes will be in contention for their upcoming World Cup game against South Africa. Stokes reversed his retirement to have another dance in the 50-over format, hoping to contribute to England's title defence. But since arriving in India, Stokes is yet to play a single match as he picked up a slight niggle in his hip during a practice session before their campaign opener against New Zealand. Stokes who is itching to return to the field declared himself available for the clash against the Proteas on Thursday.
England bank on master plan to unsettle South Africa in semi-final clash
PARIS : "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face" and with South Africa being rugby's equivalent of a Mike Tyson uppercut, England will need to stay focused amid multiple blows to have any chance of a World Cup semi-final upset on Saturday.