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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

Cricket World Cup 2023 | With statement win over South Africa, Netherlands shows it’s here to stay

Netherlands shock cricket world with stunning win over South Africa; display of discipline, resilience & planning led to victory. Team of diverse backgrounds & talents, led by inspirational captain Edwards, outplayed & out-thought Proteas. Victory gives hope of cricket gaining attention in Netherlands.

The Hindu

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Van Meekeren — the delivery boy who delivered big for the Dutch

Paul van Meekeren's rags-to-riches story: From Uber Eats delivery agent to star of Netherlands' win over South Africa in World Cup. Van Meekeren bowled 9 overs for 40 runs & picked up 2 wickets, incl. prized scalp of Aiden Markram. Netherlands makes up for lack of star power with sheer…

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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.

The Independent UK

Steward set to replace Smith for England’s semi-final with South Africa

Freddie Steward is in line for a recall at full‑back for England’s World Cup semi-final against South Africa on Saturday amid concerns over Marcus Smith’s fitness

The Guardian - UK

France vs South Africa referee responds to Antoine Dupont criticism

Ben O’Keeffe has been appointed to oversee England and South Africa despite criticism from France captain Dupont

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.

The Independent UK

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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

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup news LIVE: Argentina and New Zealand name line-ups for semi-final clash

The Rugby World Cup semi-finals take place this weekend with England and South Africa completing the final four

The Independent 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.

The Guardian - UK

England vs South Africa: Chief agitator Rassie Erasmus makes move to get into rivals' heads

The mind-games are back, but the masterful Springboks’ chief has so much more in his locker

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

England vs South Africa: Thousands of tickets still available for Rugby World Cup semi-final

Tickets costing around €350 are still available on the official tournament website ahead of both semi-finals

Evening Standard

South Africa’s Handre Pollard expecting to face ‘ruthless’ England in semi-final

Pollard kicked 22 points in the 2019 final to guide the Springboks to glory.

The Independent UK

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The Times of India

South Africa vs Netherlands, ICC World Cup: 'If you are not switched on...' - SA coach reflects on shocking defeat

South Africa coach Rob Walter attributed his team's 38-run upset defeat against Netherlands in the ICC World Cup to their lackluster performance in death bowling and a shaky start with the bat.

The Independent UK

Cricket World Cup sees latest upset as Netherlands beat South Africa on ‘night to remember’

The Netherlands didn’t have the best start, but Edwards, coming in to bat at 82 for 5, turned the tables around from there

The Independent UK

Referee criticised by Dupont chosen for England vs South Africa at Rugby World Cup despite France controversy

New Zealand’s Ben O’Keeffe and Australia’s Angus Gardner will take charge of the two semi-finals

The Independent UK

Ben O’Keeffe to referee Rugby World Cup semi-final between England and South Africa despite criticism (cloned)

New Zealand’s Ben O’Keeffe and Australia’s Angus Gardner will take charge of the two semi-finals

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We can beat any side if we play our best brand of cricket: Dutch captain Edwards after stunning South Africa

Netherlands' historic upset win over South Africa not a fluke, Dutch captain Edwards says they can beat any side if they play their best

The Independent UK

Was Cheslin Kolbe’s crucial charge-down in South Africa vs France illegal?

Video footage shared by French fans suggests that the South Africa wing’s vital intervention should not have been allowed

The Times of India

ICC World Cup, SA vs NED: Netherlands targeting semifinals? Scott Edwards reveals plans after upsetting South Africa

The Netherlands' skipper, Scott Edwards, called his team's remarkable win over South Africa in the ICC World Cup on Tuesday as a significant achievement, while Proteas' captain Temba Bavuma acknowledged that the 38-run defeat would be a painful setback.

The Times of India

South Africa vs Netherlands, ICC World Cup: Wasim Jaffer's hilarious post after the upset Dutch win rocks internet

The South Africa vs Netherlands match took a while to start as it faced a rain threat in Dharamsala, but once the proceedings got underway in a reduced 43-overs-a-side match, the Dutch gave it their all and eventually upset South Africa, who until Tuesday were one of the high-fliers of…

The Hindu

The Dutch delight against South Africa is second biggest upset in World Cup history | Data

Upsets in World Cup games, ranked by Elo ratings: The Netherlands' defeat of South Africa was the second biggest upset, with a difference of 457 points. Afghanistan's win over England was 13th biggest, with a difference of 255 points. West Indies and Australia have been the only favourites to win…

Evening Standard

South Africa stunned as Netherlands pull off stunning Cricket World Cup upset

This was only the Netherlands' third ever win at the tournament and their first in 16 years

The Independent UK

Marcus Smith hailed after ‘face smashed’ as England consider his role for World Cup semi-final

The Harlequin is in contention to start England’s semi-final against South Africa, though Freddie Steward could also return

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