The reigning World Cup champions progressed to a showdown with Steve Borthwick’s side by defeating hosts France 29-28 in a thrilling quarter-final clash
South Africa have named an unchanged starting XV and matchday squad for their Rugby World Cup semi-final against England this weekend in Paris.Fly-half Handre Pollard, who kicked 22 points in his side’s 32-12 defeat of England in the 2019 final, remains among the replacements, with Manie Libbok continuing in the number 10 role.Fifteen of the 23 played in that match in Yokohama when the Springboks lifted the Webb Ellis Cup for the third time.
South Africa, who climbed to the top of the world rankings following victory over France, are strong favourites to reach the final, where they would face either New Zealand or Argentina.
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