South Africa's rugby team, the Springboks, will retain their quarter-final-winning squad for the Rugby World Cup semi-final against England in Paris. This decision by South African coach Jacques Nienaber to stick with an unchanged side underscores his confidence in the team's performance. In contrast, England has made three changes to their lineup, introducing Freddie Steward, Joe Marler, and George Martin. The upcoming match will serve as a rematch of the 2019 final, which saw South Africa emerge as champions. South Africa's assistant coach, Mzwandile Stick, has expressed that the team is ready for a distinct challenge compared to the 2019 final.
England were much improved against Fiji - but still only squeaked a win with two late penalties. Can they spring a surprise against the Springboks? #ENGvSA | #RWC2023 https://t.co/v46mle2Fm8
Mzwandile Stick says the Springboks were not surprised by the side England are fielding for the World Cup semi-final and are expecting a completely different challenge to the 2019 final. https://t.co/LuoqMHgbeP
England train for the final time ahead of their Rugby World Cup semi-final clash ๐ South Africa ๐น https://t.co/BMiX4bdYRb
England train for the final time ahead of their Rugby World Cup semi-final clash ๐ South Africa ๐น https://t.co/vrzyzEh6eJ
๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐! In the second semi final, a repeat of the 2019 final! Can England get revenge on the Springboks? ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ vs ๐ฟ๐ฆ #ENGvSA | #RWC2023 https://t.co/MOyidWidle
Can South Africa defend their title? ๐ #RWC2023 | #ENGvRSA | @Springboks https://t.co/qIemOLW4HT
Can @EnglandRugby make it back-to-back Rugby World Cup final appearances ๐ #RWC2023 | #ENGvRSA https://t.co/C9FA4cKvFh
England's World Cup semi-final record gives them hope against South Africa #RSAvENG #RWC2023 #EnglandRugby Click below for more โคต๏ธ https://t.co/J3qKqaZTm8
South Africa kept the same team that secured victory against host France in the Rugby World Cup for the upcoming semi-final against England https://t.co/p3rCjmT402 https://t.co/N0j2HDfM4R
South Africa resisted any changes to their lineup, sticking with the same team that secured victory against host France in the Rugby World Cup for Saturdayโs semi-final against England https://t.co/p3rCjmT402 https://t.co/8wWm0y9bEo
South Africa resisted any temptation to tinker with their team and named the same side that eliminated host France in the Rugby World Cup for Saturdayโs semi-final against England https://t.co/p3rCjmT402 https://t.co/I5CJ9ydQ2z
28 - 28 of the 46 players who played in the 2019 @rugbyworldcup final between @EnglandRugby and the @Springboks are in the matchday squads for their semi-final encounter at #RWC23. Familiar. ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ - 13/23 ๐ฟ๐ฆ - 15/23 https://t.co/bJu9IMekEd
3 changes for England for the semi final: Joe Marler, George Martin, Freddie Steward all start Ellis Genge & Ollie Chessum drop to the bench No Marcus Smith https://t.co/mAo4Wb7k0w
How England and the Boks line up for @rugbyworldcup SF 2 #RWC2023 #ENGvRSA https://t.co/XboXnNpnyt
๐น Freddie Steward replaces Marcus Smith at 15 while Joe Marler and George Martin start in the pack against the Springboks https://t.co/gBpieHc9m6
๐น BREAKING: England make three changes to their starting XV. George Martin replaces Ollie Chessum. Freddi Steward returns at fullback. Joe Marler is preferred at loosehead over Ellis Genge.
Freddie Steward, Joe Marler, and George Martin come into the England team to face South Africa. Marcus Smith out of the 23. https://t.co/1f8tCVA1jC
Their time is now ๐ Here is the @EnglandRugby team to take on reigning champions South Africa in the semi-final in Paris #RWC2023 | #ENGvRSA https://t.co/nkf6rXBPUU
No changes for South Africa's 23, however England have opted to start Marler, Martin and Steward ๐ #RWC2023 #ENGvRSA #rugby https://t.co/bywZPWZ7D9
England's Rugby World Cup semi-final starting line-up has been announced. They face South Africa on Saturday night. #BBCRugby #RWC2023
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Three changes to England side for Springboks clash! #ENGvRSA ๐ Check out the team in full for the #RWC2023 semi-final in Paris. https://t.co/l8BmNNmK8l
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ ๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ ๐ฆ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ ๐ฟ๐ฆ South Africa completely unchanged. Steward back at 15, no Marcus Smith in the 23. George Martin & Joe Marler start in the pack - extra bulk and scrummaging. Some upset this would be if England pull it off. #RWC2023 #ENGvRSA https://t.co/nRK0FE2wmF
#ENG team as per @TimesSport - and the late update (!) Joe Marler & George Martin are in to start in place of Ellis Genge & Ollie Chessum. Marcus Smith out of the 23 (concussion, we believe) and so Freddie Steward starts. #RSA #RWC2023 https://t.co/wlfazNmjew
BREAKING: 3๏ธโฃ Rugby World Cup semi-final changes for England versus the Springboks, including two in their pack, writes Liam Heagney ๐จโ๐ป in Paris. #RWC2023 #ENGvRSA #EnglandRugby Click below for more โคต๏ธ https://t.co/l2MnAk82qC
England make three changes for #rwc2023 semifinal against the Springboks. Freddie Steward, George Martin and Joe Marler all start. Marcus Smith not in the 23.
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Freddie Steward, Joe Marler and George Martin start against the Springboks. #ENGvRSA #RWC2023 https://t.co/pfQfUKdsOu
South Africa unchanged to face England #RWC2023 #ENGvRSA https://t.co/MRdnqVlrgJ
South Africa have named the same side that eliminated hosts France from the Rugby World Cup last week for Saturday's semi-final against England. https://t.co/euNcZo7OgX
๐ฃ๏ธ "Weโve built a quality Rugby World Cup squad for the last few years so that we could be in this position going into the knockout matches." #ENGvRSA ๐ฟ๐ฆ Springboks name same squad for England encounter in Paris. #RWC2023 https://t.co/5K8ZOTCQgw
Jacques Nienaber has named the same team that defeated France to face England in the semi-finals! ๐ฟ๐ฆ Open thread for full squad! #RWC2023 #ENGvRSA https://t.co/taw6anIzOD
Springboks unchanged for semifinal with England. #rwc2023 https://t.co/vfBp2aBGSX
The Springboks name a completely UNCHANGED side to face England ๐ฟ๐ฆ https://t.co/snV4sHYWai
Jacques Nienaber showed faith in his quarter-final-winning squad by retaining the same starting XV and replacementsโ bench for Saturdayโs semi-final against England. https://t.co/Qxy9Iyf86k
Unchanged Springboks team for their World Cup semi-final against England. https://t.co/hKQBh2fZBK
๐ฟ๐ฆ The Springboks make no changes to their matchday 23 for the semi-final against England #RWC2023 https://t.co/uaqmUqc27Z
Semi-final ready ๐ฟ๐ฆ The @Springboks team that will take the field in Paris on Saturday night #RWC2023 | #ENGvRSA https://t.co/3Cmz4nYQwL
Our @Springboks to face England #RWC2023 https://t.co/tUmLyEi9Ve
News thatโll surprise nobody. South Africa unchanged for Saturdayโs semi-final V England @ITVRugby https://t.co/efl98zp5UY
England will need to play the game of their lives as they face the defending Rugby World Cup champions, South Africa. Charlie Inglefield has the story of this semi-final matchup. #RWC2023 #WearTheRose | #ENGvRSA | #Springboks https://t.co/45CYg3xmJX