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England vs South Africa: Freddie Steward returns with Marcus Smith ruled out of Rugby World Cup semi-final

Smith has not trained fully since suffering a heavy blow to the face against Fiji and it is Steward who starts at full-back against South Africa

Evening Standard

Rassie Erasmus predicts entire England team for World Cup semi-final as mind games begin

South Africa director of rugby believes England will make changes from their quarter-final win against Fiji as he soaked up the media spotlight ahead of Saturday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final

The Independent UK

Fijian prime minister 'more comfortable dealing with traditional friends' like Australia than China

Fiji's prime minister says his government is “more comfortable dealing with traditional friends” such as Australia as China pursues closer security ties in the Asia-Pacific region

The Independent UK

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England wait on Marcus Smith’s fitness for South Africa World Cup semi-final

Freddie Steward is waiting in the wings at full-back for the World Cup semi-final while Kevin Sinfield said: ‘You’re blown away by what Marcus does’

The Guardian - UK

Kevin Sinfield says England’s Marcus Smith now ‘world class’ at full-back

Smith is competing with Freddie Steward for the number 15 jersey against South Africa.

The Independent UK

Marcus Smith among several England players on ‘modified training’ ahead of South Africa semi-final

Smith ended the last eight victory over Fiji with a fat upper lip and a bandage on his head

The Independent UK

Bushmasters drive an upgrade to Fiji-Australia ties

Extra military support and faster visa processing have been agreed in a meeting between Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Anthony Albanese in Canberra.

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Fijian leader hopes Australian submarines powered by US nuclear technology will enhance peace

Fiji’s prime minister says he hopes Australia’s acquisition of a fleet of submarines powered by U.S. nuclear technology will enhance peace in the Pacific region but stopped short of endorsing the increased military cooperation with the United States

The Independent UK

What’s next for Fiji after a Rugby World Cup to remember

Simon Raiwalui’s side were close to a first World Cup semi-final and there is encouraging progress off the field, too

The Independent UK

How World Cup quarter-final drama turned the key to rugby heaven

A compelling weekend showed that knockout rugby is shaped as much by the bold losers as by the beaming winners

The Guardian - UK

The donor you know: Fiji PM rejects money with strings

Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he won't accept funding with strings attached and will work with Australia as China flexes its muscle in the Pacific.

AAP

‘You have to attack it’: England get set for brutal tussle against South Africa

They may be unfancied, but the northern hemisphere’s last hope can draw inspiration from their last World Cup semi-final

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup 2023: Steve Borthwick proud of England players after ‘thunderbolts’ against Fiji

Red Rose now face the Herculean task of playing South Africa

Evening Standard

The one change England must make to combat ‘incredible’ Springboks in World Cup semi-final

England are the lone northern hemisphere hope left in the World Cup, but know a significantly stiffer challenge is coming

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The Independent UK

Owen Farrell deserves more credit from England fans – Richard Wigglesworth

Farrell vindicated his selection ahead of George Ford at fly-half with a man-of-the-match display in Sunday’s 30-24 victory over Fiji.

AAP

Aust govt continues Super funding for Fijian rugby

The Australian government has pledged funding through its PacificAus Sports program for the Fiji sides to continue in the Super Rugby competitions.

The Guardian - UK

Steve Borthwick shrugs off England critics: ‘I don’t care what people think’

The England head coach’s faith in Owen Farrell was repaid as the captain’s kicking saw his team over the line in Marseille

The Guardian - AU

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Skipper Farrell steers England past Fiji into World Cup semi-finals

England captain Owen Farrell kicked 20 points on Sunday afternoon as his side beat Fiji 30-24 to advance to the rugby union World Cup semi-finals for the second successive tournament.

Evening Standard

England player ratings vs Fiji: Owen Farrell answers critics as Ben Earl transformation continues

England are celebrating sealing their place in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals.

Evening Standard

England 30-24 Fiji: Owen Farrell seals Rugby World Cup semi-final place in dramatic finish

Captain kicks 20 points including a crucial late drop goal and penalty after Pacific Islanders had fought back to level last-eight thriller

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell silences critics as England survive Fiji fightback

England 30-24 Fiji: The fly half collected 20 points to lead his side into the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Owen Farrell boots England into World Cup semi-final after Fiji fightback

England’s Owen Farrell kicked a drop goal and penalty in the last 10 minutes after Fiji fought back to 24-24 in the Stade de Marseille

France 24

England hold off Fiji in thriller to reach Rugby World Cup semi-finals

England held of Fiji's comeback in a breathless quarter-final at the Stade Vélodrome in Marseille on Sunday to book a place in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals, where they will face title holders South Africa.

The Independent UK

England vs Fiji: What happens if Rugby World Cup quarter-final ends in a draw?

There could be as many as three stages to decide a match if the scores are level at full time

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