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The scrum, shutting down Ardie Savea and three key areas that could decide World Cup final

One of New Zealand and South Africa will become the first team to win the men’s Rugby World Cup four times when the two sides meet in the 2023 final.

The Independent UK

Cricket World Cup points table explained: India top points table and South Africa second

India are above New Zealand in the table - having won every game of the ICC Cricket World Cup so far

The Independent UK

India's attack has pace and variety, I am a big fan: Eric Simons

CHENNAI: Skipper Temba Bavuma emphasized that high-flying South Africa have been greatly benefiting from bowling coach Eric Simons' "nuggets of wisdom". Thanks to Simons - who is no stranger to Indian conditions, having worked as consultant of five-time IPL title-winners Chennai Super Kings - the South Africa bowling attack has…

The Times of India

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ICC World Cup 2023: Who stands where in the race to semifinals

As the ICC World Cup 2023 hits the halfway mark, the four teams likely to finish in the top four for a place in the semifinals have started separating themselves from the rest of the pack, but major upsets can still cause a few jitters and change in positions.

The Times of India

World Cup: A bat-first and bat-big team, South Africa now want to boss chases too

CHENNAI: It's that time of the year in India when teams, often, look to bowl first after winning the toss. The dew comes into play and it becomes increasingly difficult for the bowlers to deal with in the evening session.

The Times of India

World Cup: The art of chasing 400 while batting first on flat tracks

It's about killing the game in the first innings itself as South Africa are proving

The Times of India

World Cup: Pakistan vs South Africa head to head record

NEW DELHI: Mercurial Pakistan face 'perennial chokers' South Africa in the 26th Match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday.

The Times of India

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PAK vs SA, ODI World Cup: When and where to watch, date, time, live telecast, live streaming, predicted playing XIs, venue

NEW DELHI: Babar Azam's captaincy hangs in the balance as Pakistan brace for a pivotal clash against a formidable South African team in the ongoing World Cup. After suffering a hat-trick of defeats, the Pakistani skipper is under increasing scrutiny, with a loss in this must-win encounter likely spelling the…

The Times of India

World Cup, Pakistan vs South Africa: Struggling Pakistan face do-or-die battle against in-form South Africa in spin-friendly Chennai

CHENNAI: Pakistan cricket is on the brink of a disaster. Being thrown out of contention for the semifinals with three games left in the league stage would be the worst nightmare for a nation that goes crazy about cricket.

The Times of India

New Zealand recall Brodie Retallick for World Cup final against Springboks

New Zealand have made one change to their team for the Rugby World Cup final against South Africa with Brodie Retallick replacing Sam Whitelock

The Guardian - UK

New Zealand explain line-up tweaks to combat South Africa’s bench impact

All Blacks coach Ian Foster is confident his side can combat South Africa’s forward power

The Independent UK

This R32-Powered 1979 Golf Is the Ultimate Sleeper Hot Hatch

The owner is from South Africa and had to import a lot of the parts for this build.

Motor1

World Rugby in reputational minefield with call on Curry and Mbonambi incident

The sport’s governing body, the Rugby Football Union and South Africa have all added fuel to the debate’s fire

The Guardian - UK

South Africa dismiss fears over Rugby World Cup final selection gamble

The Springboks believe they have sufficient cover for returning scrum-half Faf de Klerk despite naming a 7-1 bench split for New Zealand showdown

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Babar Azam last to enter nets during Pakistan training ahead of must-win World Cup tie against South Africa

CHENNAI: Skipper Babar Azam was last to arrive in the nets here on Thursday as Pakistan finalised their preparations for the must-win clash against South Africa, facing a tough ask to keep their World Cup semifinals hopes alive.

The Guardian - UK

Nervous Nienaber and Kolisi raise stakes for game of Springboks’ lives

South Africa are gambling on their team selection for the World Cup final with the defending champions leaving nothing to chance against New Zealand

Evening Standard

Tom Curry 'denied chance to have voice heard', says Steve Borthwick after World Rugby ruling on Bongi Mbonambi

England team-mates have rallied round the Sale flanker after World Rugby did not charge Bongi Mbonambi over alleged racist slur

The Independent UK

Springboks take huge gamble on biggest stage of all

By going for a 7-1 split of forwards to backs on the bench, South Africa are taking a huge risk against the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup final

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The Independent UK

South Africa begins an inquiry into a building fire that killed 76 people in Johannesburg in August

An inquiry has opened into an apartment building fire that killed at least 76 people in South Africa in August and laid bare the deep problems of poverty and neglect in parts of Africa’s richest city

The Independent UK

Maro Itoje praises ‘courageous’ Tom Curry for reporting Mbongeni Mbonambi

World Rugby has closed its investigation into allegations the South Africa hooker called England’s Curry a “white c***” in the World Cup semi-final.

The Conversation

A mystery disease hit South Africa's pine trees 40 years ago: new DNA technology has found the killer

In the 1970s and 1980s, pine trees growing in various forestry plantations in South Africa’s Western Cape province began to die in patches. These trees succumbed to a mysterious root disease and the patches expanded gradually. Spontaneous regrowth of seedlings in the patches died dramatically.

The Independent UK

Beloved vs unloved: Contrasting captains Kolisi and Cane collide in Rugby World Cup final

Siya Kolisi is adored by Springboks fans while Sam Cane battles for affection from the All Blacks faithful but both skippers have the same goal in Paris on Saturday

The Independent UK

Cricket World Cup points table explained: Why India are above South Africa and New Zealand

India are above New Zealand despite the Black Caps winning every game of World Cup so far

The Independent UK

RFU ‘deeply disappointed’ as World Rugby closes case against Mbongeni Mbonambi

England’s Tom Curry alleged South Africa hooker Mbonambi had racially abused him during Saturday’s World Cup semi-final.

The Independent UK

Bundee Aki and Antoine Dupont among nominees for World Rugby Men’s Player of the Year

Eben Etzebeth and Ardie Savea also feature on a four-player shortlist

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