Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has downplayed the belief that England are "underdogs" ahead of their Rugby World Cup semi-final clash on Saturday.
England coach Steve Borthwick made three changes to his side that are set to play South Africa in the Rugby World Cup semi-final in Paris on Saturday.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber showed faith in his match-winning Rugby World Cup quarter-final squad by retaining the same starting XV and replacements’ bench for Saturday’s semi-final against England at the Stade de France in Paris.
Springbok youngster Canan Moodie says he is only focused on the task at hand as South Africa prepares to take on England in the semi-final of the Rugby World Cup on Saturday.
Springbok flyhalf Handre Pollard says he is embracing the pressure that comes with playing in the Rugby World Cup semi-final when they take on England on Saturday.
SA Rugby Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus is bracing for a "tough" battle against England when the two sides meet in the Rugby World Cup semi-final at the Stade de France on Saturday.
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Springbok captain Siya Kolisi declared in the early hours of Monday morning that they knew it would take something special to beat France in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final on Sunday, and both him and Bok head coach Jacques Nienaber lauded the team’s character to pull through the victory to book their place in the semi-final.
The Springboks remained on course to retain the Rugby World Cup following a thrilling 29-28 victory over hosts France at the Stade de France on Sunday.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named an experienced team – including 15 players who featured in the 2019 final – for their Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France at the Stade de France in Paris on Sunday evening.