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South Africa's scrum-half Cobus Reinach gives a thumbs up as he celebrates his team's victory in the France 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match against France at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 15, 2023.

Reinach ‘in a good space’ for semi-finals

Mzwandile Stick has calmed the fears around Cobus Reinach after the Springbok scrumhalf received a death threat on social media after the World Cup quarter-finals.

RECAP: England vs South Africa

Handre Pollard rescued South Africa with a long-range, match-winning penalty to beat England in the Rugby World Cup semi-final in Paris on Saturday night.

South Africa's flanker and captain Siya Kolisi takes part in a training session at Fauvettes Stadium, in Domont, north of Paris, on September 19, 2023, as part of the France 2023 Rugby World Cup. South Africa Springboks will meet Ireland for their next pool B match of the 2023 World Cup.

Bok teammates: ‘Selfless’ Siya still underrated

Siya Kolisi is an icon of South African rugby, but his teammates say the Springbok skipper still doesn’t get enough credit for his on-field impact.

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.

The Springboks line up for the anthem. France's players (L) and South Africa's players (R) stand for the national anthems ahead of the France 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match between France and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 15, 2023.

Boks unchanged for World Cup semi

Jacques Nienaber showed faith in the Springboks’ quarter-final-winning squad by retaining the same starting XV and replacements’ bench for Saturday’s World Cup semi-final against England.

EXETER, ENGLAND - APRIL 08: Jack Nowell of Exeter Chiefs reaches out to score the team's second try whilst being tackled by Ernst Van Rhyn of DHL Stormers during the Heineken Champions Cup Quarter Finals match between Exeter Chiefs and DHL Stormers at Sandy Park on April 08, 2023 in Exeter, England.

Premiership to merge with URC in ‘super league’?

Talks have reportedly been held between executives over forming a new “super league” that would include clubs from the Premiership and @Vodacom #URC.

Willie le Roux, RG Snyman and Eben Etzebeth

Dobbo: Boks have nothing to fear

John Dobson says he cannot see any way of stopping the Springboks from retaining their status as world champions, backing their scrum to wreak havoc in the final two playoffs.

South Africas director Rassie Erasmus speaks during a press conference at Roland Garros Stadium in Paris, on October 10, 2023, as part of the France 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Rassie picks England team

Rassie Erasmus on Tuesday night attempted to predict the team that England will deploy in the World Cup semi-final against the Springboks.

Boks get Kiwi ref for semi-final

Ben O’Keeffe will take charge of the clash between South Africa and England, after the match officials were confirmed for the World Cup semi-finals in Paris this weekend.