Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber showed faith in his match-winning Rugby World Cup quarter-final squad by retaining the same starting XV and replacements’ bench for Saturday’s semi-final against England at the Stade de France in Paris.
The selection is the most experienced in Springbok history – with a combined total of 895 caps – with 15 of the 23 having played against England in the 32-12 victory in the RWC final four years ago in Japan when the Boks lifted the Webb Ellis Cup for the third time.
It is also only the second time that Nienaber (and director of rugby, Rassie...
ENG 15-16 RSA: South Africa edge England to book final v New Zealand
South Africa will meet New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup 2023 final next Saturday after pipping England in the second semi-final at Stade de France.
South Africa will have the chance to defend their Rugby World Cup crown in next Saturday's final against New Zealand after edging England 16-15 in a gripping second semi-final at Stade de France.
The reigning champions were never in front until a long-range penalty from replacement Handre Pollard with just two minutes left on the clock.
Under unrelenting rain, scrum-half...
The South African Hockey Women secured their place in the semi-final of the African Hockey Road to Paris 2024 Qualifier on a cold evening at Tuks Sport in Pretoria. Having beaten Zimbabwe 10-0 on the opening night the South Africans knew anything other than defeat would secure a place in the final four.
Nigeria were making their debut in the tournament having had a bye on the opening day. And they had Martha Uko to thank for keeping them in the competition in the early exchanges making fine saves from several shots, the standout being from a Jean-Leigh du Toit penalty corner that looked...
Seventh Heaven sees South Africa Men Secure Semi-Final Space
In front of a wonderful crowd at the University of Pretoria Sport grounds, the South African Hockey Men put on a fine display to confirm their participation in the final of the African Hockey Road to Paris.
The South Africans already knew the opponent for the potential final would be the old rivals Egypt who had earlier beaten Uganda 9-1. The South Africans were keen to give a Friday night crowd a party atmosphere and Ryan Julius started the party with a rebound after Bili Ntuli shot was saved. Benjamin Acquah was...
[Reporter:]
Just your initial thoughts on the game and maybe just also something on the fight that the guys showed throughout when you are under the pump?
Rob Walter
Yeah, it's obviously gutting to lose a semi-final. But beyond that, incredibly proud of the fight shown by the lads. The first 12 overs of batting this afternoon was a serious challenge. And ultimately, I think that's what separated the game really, 24-4, even to come back from 24-4. The way Klaasie and David Miller batted together in that partnership. Unfortunately, Heinrich's just getting out when the momentum was really...
South Africa secured semi-final berth with a nail-biting win over West Indies
The Proteas are through to the final four, winning an eventful Super Eight clash with the Windies, which ends the co-hosts' campaign.
West Indies v South Africa, Scorecard
It probably didn't need to be that tricky at the death. But that's just how the Proteas roll at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
South Africa have won yet another tight one and secured progression to the knockout stages of the tournament, entering the final four unbeaten.
They scraped home against a spirited West...
Semi-final scenarios
South Africa and England have already qualified for the semi-finals, whereas all four Group 1 teams in the Super Eight stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup are in the running for the remaining two spots.
South Africa's nail-biting win over West Indies ensured their qualification for the semi-finals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024
We take a look at how your side is placed heading into the business end of the Super Eight phase and what needs to occur for each team to reach the knockout stages.
Group 1
India – Well placed to reach semi-finals
Four...
Trinidad and Tobago will host the first semi-final at the event between South Africa and Afghanistan, with India and England battling it out in the second knockout contest from Guyana.
The dates, teams and venues have been confirmed for the knockout stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
South Africa finished the Super Eight stage at the top of Group 2 and the Proteas will look to maintain their unbeaten status at the tournament when they take on Afghanistan at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad and Tobago on Wednesday.
Afghanistan booked their place in the final...
South Africa will play in their first ever ICC Men's T20 World Cup final, beating Afghanistan by nine wickets in Trinidad.
A belligerent bowling performance and calm from the top-order has secured South Africa's ticket for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 final, defeating Afghanistan in the first semi-final in Trinidad.
Bowling Afghanistan out for just 56, South Africa hit their straps early by claiming eight wickets inside the first 10 overs of the innings.
Player of the Match Marco Jansen (3/16 from three overs), Kagiso Rabada (2/14 from three) and Anrich Nortje...
The Olympic Games Paris 2024 men’s rugby sevens semi-final line-up was completed following a pulsating day that saw a record 130,000 spectators create an incredible atmosphere inside Stade de France.
