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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

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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

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.

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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

The Independent UK

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 Hindu

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 Independent UK

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…

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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

The Guardian - UK

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’

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The Independent 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 Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: hundreds feared dead in strike on Gaza hospital, gambling’s $238m ad punt, Dutch shock South Africa

Gaza health ministry says at least 500 people have been killed in the bombing of a hospital, while a survey shows how media is bombarded by gambling ads

The Hindu

Economist seeks change in criteria for evaluation of economic development

Shift from narrow economic yardsticks to those encompassing welfare, services, and environmental protection, Prof. Mammo MuchieTshwane, University of Technology, South Africa, has said.

The Guardian - UK

Rassie Erasmus predicts England lineup and expects ‘very physical’ test

Springboks head coach takes centre stage at theatre to name opponents’ team who he says ‘will have some beef with us’

The Independent UK

Rassie Erasmus expects England to have ‘some beef’ with South Africa

The Springboks’ director of rugby began the mind games ahead of Saturday’s Paris showdown.

The Guardian - UK

‘Spiritual leader’ Ben Stokes rallies England for South Africa challenge

Ben Stokes delivered what Matthew Mott said was a morale-boosting speech to his England teammates after their loss to Afghanistan

The Times of India

ODI World Cup: Plucky Netherlands stun high-flying South Africa in second upset in three days

NEW DELHI: A heroic 69-ball 78 rescue effort by skipper Scott Edwards was followed by an all-round bowling performance as European outsiders Netherlands humiliated South Africa for a famous win in ODI World Cup Match 15 in Dharamsala on Tuesday.

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