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South Africa's scrum-half Faf de Klerk (C) South Africa's prop Ox Nche and South Africa's fly-half Handre Pollard (R) celebrate after victory in 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 on top of the world

The Springboks are back up to number one in World Rugby’s Test rankings for the first time in 15 months after they broke France’s hearts at the World Cup.

Rassie: Boks have evolved beyond ref’s whistle

Rassie Erasmus has explained how the decision to make the Springboks less reliant on the set-piece paid off in the quarter-final victory against France.

Nienaber: We got a lot of stuff wrong

Head coach Jacques Nienaber emphasised the challenges that the Springboks face as the world champions advance in the World Cup after a quarter-final win over France.

South Africa's flanker and captain Siya Kolisi reacts after victory in 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.

Kolisi hails ‘special’ Bok effort

Siya Kolisi paid tribute to the way the Springboks “chased lost causes” after a sensational comeback World Cup quarter-final victory over tournament hosts France on Sunday night.

South Africa's flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit (C) and South Africa's fly-half Handre Pollard celebrate after victory during 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.

Pollard kick sends Boks to semis

Handre Pollard’s long-range penalty gave the Springboks enough of a buffer to see out a victory over France and secure a place in the World Cup semi-finals.

England survive Fiji fightback

Skipper Owen Farrell kicked a late drop goal and penalty as England held on against a spirited Fiji fightback to progress to the Rugby World Cup semi-finals.

South Africa's wing Cheslin Kolbe plays with the ball during a training session in Toulon, southern France, on October 4, 2023.

Kolbe: Time to create new memories

More than used to big occasions, having won a World Cup final and lifted a Champions Cup title, Cheslin Kolbe has his eyes focused on the World Cup quarter-final against France.

Ardie Savea scores a try in the 2023 World Cup quarter-final between New Zealand and Ireland

Gritty All Blacks stun electric Ireland

New Zealand inflicted more World Cup heartbreak on Ireland on Saturday, beating the top-ranked team to bring a disappointing end to Irish captain Johnny Sexton’s career.

LIVE: France vs South Africa

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Pumas ambush Wales to secure spot in semis

A late try from veteran flyhalf Nicolas Sanchez capped off a dramatic comeback for Argentina as they shocked Wales to book their spot in the World Cup semi-finals.