Steve Borthwick upbeat about England’s future after agonising Boks defeat
Steve Borthwick vowed to use England’s heartbreaking World Cup semi-final exit at the hands of South Africa to sow a seed for future success.
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Kolisi proud of Springboks after 'ugly' semi-final win over England
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi said he was "really proud" of his team after they came from behind to beat England 16-15 in an "ugly" semi-final at the Stade de France on Saturday.
Pollard gamble pays off for South Africa
PARIS : An injury to hooker Malcolm Marx early in the Rugby World Cup threatened a major blow to South Africa’s hopes of retaining the title but the opportunity to call up Handre Pollard was a gamble that paid off handsomely in Saturday’s semi-final.
South Africa show England how it's won
PARIS : England played a wonderful kicking game against South Africa but their inability to score tries and their inferiority in the scrums eventually proved their undoing in their World Cup semi-final loss on Saturday.
Relief for South Africa with credit to England after 'ugly' performance
PARIS : South Africa were relieved to emerge with the narrowest of victories over England in Saturday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final, bemoaning an error-filled performance and admitting their unfancied opponents outplayed them for large parts of a nail-biting contest.
South Africa inspired by struggles of whole nation – Siya Kolisi
Captain Siya Kolisi says the daily struggles endured by millions of South Africans is fuelling the Springboks’ quest to retain the Rugby World Cup ahead of a semi-final meeting with England.
South Africa unchanged for semi-final against England
PRESIES COURCELLES, France :South Africa resisted any temptation to tinker with their team and on Thursday named the same side that eliminated host France in the Rugby World Cup for Saturday’s semi-final against England.
Springboks uncharged for World Cup semi-final
South Africa have named the same side that eliminated hosts France from the Rugby World Cup last week for Saturday's semi-final against England.