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The Springboks will face England in next Saturday's final.

Build-up
Handre Pollard in action for South Africa on October 20, 2019
South Africa prepared for set-piece war with Wales
The Springboks have named six forwards on their bench for what Handre Pollard expects to be a "gain-line battle".
Oct 26, 07:39
 Wales' George North celebrates scoring their first try on August 17, 2019
George North: 'Wales are raring to go'
Wales will reach their first World Cup final if they beat South Africa in Yokohama.
Oct 26, 07:30
 A general shot of the Rugby World Cup trophy ahead of the 2019 tournament
Wales vs. South Africa: Five classic encounters
Warren Gatland's side have won the last four matches between the two teams.
Oct 25, 09:50
 Jonathan Davies in action for Wales on March 16, 2019
Wales vs. South Africa: The key talking points
Wales and South Africa will go head to head for a place in the World Cup final.
Oct 25, 09:29
 Liam Williams during a Wales training session on January 31, 2019
Warren Gatland: 'Liam Williams is undoubtedly a big loss for Wales'
Wales full-back sidelined after suffering ankle injury during training.
Oct 25, 07:22
 Liam Williams during a Wales training session on January 31, 2019
Liam Williams an injury doubt for Wales after reported ankle injury
Leigh Halfpenny likely to replace Williams at full-back if he is ruled out of semi-final.
Oct 24, 15:54
 Warren Gatland pictured in August 2019
Rassie Erasmus: 'Warren Gatland is an absolute legend of the game'
The Springboks boss lavishes praise on the Wales head coach.
Oct 24, 10:38
 Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones pictured in March 2019
Jake White: 'Alun Wyn Jones destined to lift World Cup'
Wales captain has led his country to a second World Cup semi-final in the last three tournaments.
Oct 24, 09:07
 South Africa's Cheslin Kolbe celebrates scoring their first try against Italy on October 4, 2019
Cheslin Kolbe ruled out for South Africa against Wales
The Springboks wing has lit up the World Cup with his skill.
Oct 24, 08:28
 Jonathan Davies in action for Wales on March 16, 2019
Wales vs. South Africa: Route to the Rugby World Cup semi-finals
Wales topped their group before seeing off France in the quarter-finals.
Oct 23, 08:15
 Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones pictured in March 2019
Neil Jenkins pays hails "incredible" Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones
The lock will make his 133rd appearance for his country on Sunday.
Oct 23, 08:06
 Jonathan Davies in action for Wales on March 16, 2019
Prince Charles: 'Wales will make us all proud at World Cup'
Warren Gatland's side face South Africa on Sunday.
Oct 23, 07:56
 Warren Gatland pictured on October 20, 2019
South Africa full of praise for Wales ahead of World Cup semi-final
Wales have beaten South Africa in five of the countries' last six meetings.
Oct 22, 10:13
 Shaun Edwards in a typically cheery mood in February 2015
Shaun Edwards compares Cheslin Kolbe to Jason Robinson
Wales' defence coach has compared the Springbok winger to his former Wigan team-mate Jason Robinson.
Oct 22, 10:05
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