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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.

Form, Standings, Stats

England

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Last Game: Wales 14-68 England
Saturday, March 15 at 4.45pm in Six Nations
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South Africa

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Last Game: Wales 12-45 South Africa
Saturday, November 23 at 5.40pm in International Rugby Union Friendlies
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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')
Miller (60'), Wharton (84')
Arendse (33'), Etzebeth (50')
Hunter (59'), Stewart (88')
Nov 20, 2021 3.15pm
International Rugby Union
England
27-26
South Africa
Tuilagi (7'), Steward (18'), Quirke (65')
Ferry (50'), McPake (63')
Mapimpi (69')
Nov 2, 2019 9am
Third Place Playoff
England
12-32
South Africa

Richards (65'), Byrom (69')
Mapimpi (67'), Kolbe (74')
Pym (65'), Davies (85')
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Nov 3, 2018 3pm
Autumn Internationals
England
12-11
South Africa

Raglan (47'), Humphreys (77'), Banks (77'), Doyle (79')
Nkosi (33')
Burgess (66'), Mendez-Laing (87')
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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