Nienaber backs ‘form’ 23 to KO England

Head coach Jacques Nienaber said an unchanged Springbok lineup is in the “best form” to beat England on Saturday and secure their spot in the World Cup final.

On this day: Pumas maul France for bronze

On 19 October 2007, right wing Federico Aramburu scored a try after great teamwork on the counter-attack as Argentina beat World Cup hosts France in the third-place playoff.

Stransky: ‘Weak’ England can’t beat Boks

Joel Stransky has written off England’s chances of beating South Africa on Saturday and denying the reigning World Cup champs a chance to win an unprecedented fourth title.

Nienaber steps out of Rassie’s shadow

After almost 20 years as a coaching double-act, the end is rapidly approaching for the Springbok World Cup management team of Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber.

England wise to Rassie’s ‘curveballs’

Defence coach Kevin Sinfield said England are aware of South Africa’s potential tactical surprises before this weekend’s World Cup semi-final in Paris.

Boks wary of English ‘speedbump’

South Africa’s eyes are set on a duel against England, says Rassie Erasmus, and that to think ahead to a World Cup final against New Zealand was disrespectful.

England ‘in awe’ of Boks

Assistant coach Kevin Sinfield said England were “in awe” of South Africa’s World Cup quarter-final performance before the teams meet in the last four this weekend.

Irish rugby icon retires

Keith Earls was hailed by Ireland head coach Andy Farrell as “a true legend” after he confirmed on Tuesday he is retiring from all rugby.

Flo: Boks, All Blacks not in final yet

Francois Louw says the Springboks will focus on their World Cup semi-final in Paris on Saturday, before turning their attention to a potential decider with New Zealand.

All Blacks back defence to win World Cup

New Zealand’s defensive display to beat Ireland was outstanding, setting a benchmark of discipline in a game for the ages that moved them one step closer to the World Cup final.