Boks won’t play England on emotions
Bongi Mbonambi has dismissed England’s talk of revenge in Saturday’s World Cup clash, with Bok teammate Pieter-Steph du Toit drawing motivation from his compatriots.
Bongi Mbonambi has dismissed England’s talk of revenge in Saturday’s World Cup clash, with Bok teammate Pieter-Steph du Toit drawing motivation from his compatriots.
Sir Clive Woodward has outlined a plan for England to pull off a World Cup upset against the Springboks on Saturday and dump the defending champs out of the tournament.
Head coach Jacques Nienaber said an unchanged Springbok lineup is in the “best form” to beat England on Saturday and secure their spot in the World Cup final.
Joel Stransky has written off England’s chances of beating South Africa on Saturday and denying the reigning World Cup champs a chance to win an unprecedented fourth title.
South Africa’s eyes are set on a duel against England, says Rassie Erasmus, and that to think ahead to a World Cup final against New Zealand was disrespectful.
Assistant coach Kevin Sinfield said England were “in awe” of South Africa’s World Cup quarter-final performance before the teams meet in the last four this weekend.
Ben O’Keeffe will take charge of the clash between South Africa and England, after the match officials were confirmed for the World Cup semi-finals in Paris this weekend.
Clive Woodward says England will be confident of victory against the Springboks in their World Cup semi-final on Saturday, especially with flyhalf Owen Farrell calling the shots.
Rassie Erasmus says the Boks have not been taken in by talk about England being a bad team and the statistics suggest Saturday’s World Cup semi-final will be tight.
Assistant coach Richard Wigglesworth said England will be in with a chance when they play holders and favourites South Africa in the World Cup semi-finals on Saturday.