South Africa adapted better to poor conditions in their Rugby World Cup semi-final against England and were therefore able to sneak a narrow victory but need to make improvements before Saturday's final, forwards coach Deon Davids said on Sunday.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisi lauded the team’s fighting spirit in their nail-biting Rugby World Cup semi-final victory against England on Saturday night to book their place in back-to-back finals and stay in the race to defend their world champions title.
A late penalty by Handre Pollard helped South Africa book their place in the Rugby World Cup final as they edged England 16-15 at the Stade de France on Saturday.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi says England will be out to prove "something" when the two sides face off in the Rugby World Cup semi-final on Saturday evening.
Will Jordan scored an impressive hat-trick of tries as New Zealand crushed Argentina at Stade de France to reach a record fifth Rugby World Cup final.
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.