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.
Bafana Bafana legend Mark Fish always played with great pride when representing South Africa, and the 49-year-old said on Wednesday that the Springboks have laid down a marker for all sporting codes in this country with their performances at the Rugby World Cup.
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.
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.
Owen Farrell played a crucial role in helping England reach the Rugby World Cup semi-finals following their 30-24 victory against Fiji in Marseille.
Ireland's journey in the Rugby World Cup came to an end after they suffered a 28-24 defeat to New Zealand in the quarter-final at Stade de France in Paris.