Boks opt for consistency, name unchanged match-day 23 to tackle England in World Cup SF
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has named an unchanged team for Saturday's Rugby World Cup semi-final against England at the Stade de France.
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South Africa's Pollard a possible starter after recovering from setbacks
PARIS : South Africa could restore the Rugby World Cup winning halfback pairing of Handre Pollard and Faf de Klerk to start Saturday’s semi-final against England, marking a big-game return for Pollard after a litany of setbacks over the last few years.
Leinster in 'constant contact' with Nienaber ahead of his arrival
Leinster's Robyn McBryde says the province are in "constant contact" with their incoming senior coach Jacques Nienaber during the Rugby World Cup in France.
Rugby World Cup: England in awe of semi-final opponents South Africa
England defence coach Kevin Sinfield said his side were "in awe" of South Africa's Rugby World Cup quarter-final performance before the teams meet in the last four this weekend.
Tight margins made the difference for Springboks in win over France
PARIS : South Africa's 29-28 victory over France in Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final was decided by the finest of margins, said coach Jacques Nienaber as the defending champions went past the host nation and into next weekend’s semi-finals.
Champions slam door shut to maintain World Cup hegemony
PARIS - "Small margins" has been the term widely used to explain the results of two titanic World Cup quarter-finals in Paris this weekend – New Zealand's victory over world number one-ranked Ireland and South Africa’s triumph over hosts France.
Ruthless South Africa extinguish French fire to reach last four
PARIS :South Africa crushed France's hopes of a maiden World Cup title after withstanding a Paris storm to emerge 29-28 winners of a ferocious and breath-taking quarter-final on Sunday.
France ready to enter uncharted waters against new-look Springboks
PARIS : France are expecting the unexpected when they face a new-look South Africa in their World Cup quarter-final clash at the Stade de France on Sunday.