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The Springboks outscrum England at Stade de France in the World Cup semi-finals

Schalk: Rassie made Bok rivals fear us

Schalk Brits says Rassie Erasmus has ignited a resurgence in Springbok scrummaging prowess, with a focus on the reigning world champions winning penalties at the set-piece.

(COMBO)(FILES) This combination of file pictures created on October 11, 2023, shows (L) South Africa's fly-half Handre Pollard arriving for a training session at the Mayol Stadium in Toulon, southern France, on September 28, 2023, during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup and (R) South Africa's fly-half Manie Libbok handling the ball during the captain's run in Johannesburg on July 28, 2023 ahead of their Rugby Championship match against Argentinia on July 29, 2023. - South-Africa, France's opponent for Rugby World Cup 2023's quarter final match, has yet to announce which of these two different fly-halfs will figure in the team's startng roster.

Carter: Boks need Pollard ‘from the get-go’

Dan Carter has backed Handre Pollard to “play a key role from the get-go” for the Springboks in Saturday’s World Cup final against the All Blacks.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 21: Rassie Erasmus, Director of Rugby of South Africa look on prior to the Rugby World Cup France 2023 semi final match between England and South Africa at Stade de France on October 21, 2023 in Paris, France.

Jake: Rassie doesn’t need to fuel Boks’ fire

Drawing on his experience of guiding the Springboks to the 2007 World Cup, Jake White says the opportunity to write a piece of history is more than enough motivation for the defending champions.

Duane Vermeulen in action against the All Blacks at Twickenham

Boks primed for ‘massive’ title battle

Assistant Deon Davids anticipates an epic showdown between the Springboks and the All Blacks in the World Cup final on Saturday, noting the rich history between the teams.

South Africa's head coach Nienaber Jacques waits for the start of the pre-World Cup Rugby Union match between Wales and South Africa at Principality Stadium in Cardiff on August 19, 2023

Boks hitting the books for World Cup final

After the Springboks edged England to set up a World Cup final with New Zealand, Jacques Nienaber’s coaching staff and players have plenty to think about before the battle for a record fourth title.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 21: Ox Nche of South Africa during the Rugby World Cup 2023 semi final match between England and South Africa at Stade de France on October 21, 2023 in Paris, France.

‘Wrecking ball’ Ox earns World Cup plaudits

Ox Nche was called “the most destructive loosehead in the world” after the loosehead prop’s influential performance in that last-gasp World Cup semi-final victory over England.

South Africa's fly-half Handre Pollard hits and converts a penalty kick leading to South Africa winning the France 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-final match between England and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 21, 2023.

Boks rescue World Cup dream

Handre Pollard slotted a late penalty as the Boks came back from a nine-point deficit to beat a dogged England in Paris on Saturday night and progress to the World Cup final.

Boks won’t play England on emotions

Bongi Mbonambi has dismissed England’s talk of revenge in Saturday’s World Cup clash, with Bok teammate Pieter-Steph du Toit drawing motivation from his compatriots.

Ian Foster celebrates All Blacks beating Argentina in 2023 World Cup semi-final

All Blacks boss: I don’t care who wins

Ian Foster said he would sit down with some popcorn to enjoy seeing who New Zealand will face in the World Cup final after they thrashed Argentina on Friday.

All Blacks bulldoze Pumas to book final spot

Will Jordan scored a hat-trick of tries as New Zealand outclassed Argentina on Friday to set up a World Cup final against the winner of the clash between the Boks and England.