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England spring surprise with three changes to team for Rugby World Cup semi-final

Freddie Steward replaces Marcus Smith at full-back for England’s semi-final against South Africa while George Martin is brought into the pack

The Independent UK

‘The best is yet to come’: Itoje rallies England for Springboks semi-final

The England lock Maro Itoje is confident in his side for Saturday’s rematch of the 2019 Rugby World Cup final, in which Freddie Steward returns at full-back

The Guardian - UK

Freddie Steward returns at full-back for England’s semi-final with South Africa

Steward was dropped for the first time in his 29-cap Test career for the last-eight victory over Fiji.

The Independent UK

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Revolutionising the women’s international rugby landscape – what is the WXV?

Organisers hope it will act as a “springboard” for the 2025 World Cup.

The Independent UK

South Africa name World Cup semi-final team against England

The most experienced Springboks side in history has been named for the game at the Stade de France

The Independent UK

England’s Red Roses head south to spearhead women’s rugby reboot

WXV aims to level up the game and boost standards for the next World Cup as leading nations face off in New Zealand

The Guardian - UK

Aerial duels, physicality and opportunism: how England can beat South Africa

While they will need to win their battles in the air and man-to-man, Steve Borthwick’s side must also seize the moment

The Guardian - UK

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Declan Rice taking lessons from Rugby World Cup as England eye Euro 2024 glory

Rice, who said he was not the biggest rugby union fan, has been taking on board tips from some of the world’s best.

The Independent UK

Declan Rice roused by rugby epics and feels England can now take final step

Arsenal midfielder says England can learn from winning mentality shown by All Blacks and is basking in the ‘buzz’ about the camp

The Guardian - UK

England star Ollie Chessum’s fast rise shows why Championship is in need of nurture

The lock will be a key cog for England in their World Cup semi-final against South Africa

The Independent UK

England must be ready for whatever ‘very, very smart’ Springboks throw at them, says Kevin Sinfield

The defence coach believes the days of ‘Churchillian speeches’ are gone – but insists the northern hemisphere’s last representatives will be fired up for their semi-final against South Africa

The Independent UK

Ollie Chessum says England ‘improving week-by-week’ ahead of South Africa clash

South Africa are strong favourites to prevail against the team they beat in the 2019 final.

The Independent UK

Henco Venter on the prospect of Glasgow Warriors URC success

The 31-year-old is confident that last season was only the start, and that the Warriors can be transformed from contenders into winners.

The National (Scotland)

All Blacks dismiss favourites tag and look to erase World Cup ‘scars’ of 2019

New Zealand are anxious to avoid a repeat of their semi-final heartbreak of four years ago when they face an Argentina side who have beaten them twice in recent years

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Evening Standard

Argentina vs New Zealand: Julian Montoya urges Pumas to take confidence from past success in bid for upset

Argentina beat New Zealand away from home for the first time last summer and that is providing inspiration ahead of Friday's semi-final clash

The Guardian - UK

Argentina’s Boffelli says they must be ‘perfect’ to beat New Zealand in semis

Los Pumas beat New Zealand in Christchurch in August 2022 and Michael Cheika, Argentina’s head coach, said: ‘You need to draw on those experiences’

Evening Standard

Argentina vs New Zealand: Ian Foster vows no All Blacks complacency after lessons of 2019 World Cup semi-final

The All Blacks were beaten in the last-four at the 2019 World Cup having cruised to a quarter-final win over Ireland

The Independent UK

Jonny Bairstow: England-South Africa World Cup double will be ‘great spectacle’

The nations go head to head in Mumbai and then Paris at the cricket and rugby World Cups on Saturday.

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The Independent UK

Mark Tele’a returns as All Blacks make surprise lock switch for semi-final

Sam Whitelock starts ahead of Brodie Retallick as he looks to become the first player to make three World Cup finals

The Independent UK

Argentina make single change for New Zealand semi-final

Michael Cheika has kept faith with 14 of the team that started in the quarter-final win over Wales

The Independent UK

Warren Gatland plans to lead Wales at the 2027 World Cup

Wales were knocked out of this World Cup at the quarter-final stage by Argentina.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Booing Owen Farrell? We should be proud of one of our greats

Comment: The skipper may not fit the poster-boy image like Jonny Wilkinson, but his impact on the game is undeniable

The Independent UK

Revenge no motivation for England’s semi-final with South Africa – Ollie Chessum

The rivals collide for the sixth time in the tournament’s history this weekend.

Evening Standard

England vs South Africa: Ollie Chessum wants to face 'good friend' Handre Pollard in World Cup semi-final

The Boks star poses a significant threat to England's chances of reaching the World Cup final

The Guardian - UK

‘There’s going to be beef’: Pollard expects England to be ‘ruthless’ against Springboks

Handré Pollard expects England to take their intensity and physicality to a “whole new level” in Saturday’s World Cup semi-final but the South Africa flyhalf insists the reigning champions are ready for it.

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