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Rugby World Cup
Rugby World Cup | Semi-Finals
Oct 21, 2023 at 8pm UK
 

England
15-16
South Africa

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Snyman (69')

The Match

Match Report

A late Handre Pollard penalty sees South Africa defeat England 16-15 in their Rugby World Cup semi-final to set up a showpiece encounter with New Zealand.

Team News

Freddie Steward replaces Marcus Smith at full-back as England make three changes for Saturday's Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Saturday's Rugby World Cup clash between England and South Africa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

How you voted: England vs South Africa

England
12.1%
Draw
3.0%
South Africa
84.8%
99
Head to Head
Nov 26, 2022 5.30pm
International Rugby Union
England
13-27
South Africa
Slade (72')
Arendse (33'), Etzebeth (50')
Nov 20, 2021 3.15pm
International Rugby Union
England
27-26
South Africa
Tuilagi (7'), Steward (18'), Quirke (65')
Mapimpi (69')
Nov 2, 2019 9am
Third Place Playoff
England
12-32
South Africa
Mapimpi (67'), Kolbe (74')
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Nov 3, 2018 3pm
Autumn Internationals
England
12-11
South Africa
Nkosi (33')
Nov 12, 2016 2.30pm
Autumn Internationals
England
37-21
South Africa
May (10'), Lawes (35'), Ford (43'), Farrell (66')
Goosen (58'), Le Roux (78')
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