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.
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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.
France and South Africa bracing for brutal, but tactical battle
PARIS : France expect a brutal clash with South Africa in their World Cup quarter-final, but strategy will probably play a more important part at the Stade de France, where physicality and sheer power will not be enough to go through on Sunday.
Surprise selections in Springbok side for quarter-final against France
South Africa have named a surprise half-back pairing of Manie Libbok and Cobus Reinach and only five forwards on the bench for Sunday’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against hosts France.
France captain Dupont to start against South Africa
PARIS :Antoine Dupont will start for France in Sunday's quarter-final clash against South Africa after recovering from surgery on a broken cheekbone in a massive boost for the hosts ahead of what could turn out to be a tactical battle at the Stade de France.