The South African rugby team, known as the Springboks, has announced that they will field an unchanged squad for their upcoming semi-final match against England in the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Coach Jacques Nienaber has shown faith in the same starting XV and replacements' bench that secured a quarter-final victory. This decision comes as former Springbok players and pundits have expressed confidence in the team's chances of success. The match, set to take place on Saturday, is highly anticipated and seen as an opportunity for England to avenge their defeat in the 2019 World Cup final. The Springboks' unity and ability to bring together the diverse nations of South Africa through rugby have been highlighted as key factors in their success. The outcome of this semi-final will determine which team advances to the final and has a chance to win an unprecedented fourth World Cup title.
The Springboks name a completely UNCHANGED side to face England 🇿🇦 https://t.co/snV4sHYWai
Jacques Nienaber showed faith in his quarter-final-winning squad by retaining the same starting XV and replacements’ bench for Saturday’s semi-final against England. https://t.co/Qxy9Iyf86k
Unchanged Springboks team for their World Cup semi-final against England. https://t.co/hKQBh2fZBK
🇿🇦 The Springboks make no changes to their matchday 23 for the semi-final against England #RWC2023 https://t.co/uaqmUqc27Z
"We’re growing as a team and that’s a scary thing for any team." - Ollie Chessum issues a Rugby World Cup semi-final warning to the Springboks about England, from Liam Heagney 👨💻 in Paris. #ENGvRSA #RWC2023 #EnglandRugby Click below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/Dw5aVr6TF9
Semi-final ready 🇿🇦 The @Springboks team that will take the field in Paris on Saturday night #RWC2023 | #ENGvRSA https://t.co/3Cmz4nYQwL
"We’re growing as a team and that’s a scary thing for any team." - Ollie Chessum issues a Rugby World Cup semi-final warning to the Springboks about England, from Liam Heagney 👨💻 in Paris. #ENGvRSA #RWC2023 #EnglandRugby https://t.co/Dw5aVr6TF9
Our @Springboks to face England #RWC2023 https://t.co/tUmLyEi9Ve
News that’ll surprise nobody. South Africa unchanged for Saturday’s semi-final V England @ITVRugby https://t.co/efl98zp5UY
South Africa's Rassie Erasmus playing mind games ahead of World Cup semi-final against England More here 👇 https://t.co/gOa4ErwtTF
England v South Africa I can’t f*cking wait 🥵 #RWC2023 | #ENGvRSA https://t.co/v1dVOXLC8v
🏴🇿🇦 Ex-South Africa fly-half Joel Stransky has written off England's chances this weekend. https://t.co/xkrTYS5TTg
🗣️ "South Africa had their one game (in 2019), why can’t we have our one game in this semi-final?” #RWC2023 #ENGvRSA 🏴 Mike Tindall believes England can gain revenge for 2019 final defeat. https://t.co/g7VLqgwckc
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
"I'm not too bothered... we know what outsiders thought of us in August, we took it on the chin." - What England make of being written off underdogs for Saturday's Rugby World Cup semi-final. #ENGvRSA #RWC2023 #EnglandRugby https://t.co/WFAYj82QRl
Kevin Sinfield wants England to overcome South Africa's aggressive defence https://t.co/a4WbbMp2Xy
TEAM: Argentina make one change for World Cup semi-final against All Blacks Click below for more ⤵️ #rwc2023 #NZLvARG https://t.co/lIn2JMr9Y7
🇳🇿 Mark Tele'a is back on the left wing for New Zealand's #RWC2023 semi-final v Argentina, Sam Whitelock starts ahead of Brodie Retallick and there is no space for Dane Coles on the bench https://t.co/d7vrKozFx5
🇳🇿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗭𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝘃𝘀 𝗔𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗔 🇦🇷 Mark Telea is back in the starting side after missing last week due to disciplinary issues. Whitelock also starts over Retallick. Los Pumas looking to cause one of the biggest semi-final upsets ever… #RWC2023 #NZLvARG https://t.co/f1mCJBSFiv
🇳🇿 Two changes for the All Blacks as Mark Telea and Sam Whitelock return to the starting XV. #RWC2023 #NZLvARG https://t.co/lsu4aT9j24
Mark Telea back on left wing for the All Blacks against Argentina. Sam Whitelock starts, Brodie Retallick to the bench. Samisoni Taukei’aho comes into the 23. https://t.co/OSOEE0yhUu
The stage is set... Here is the @lospumas lineup who will face New Zealand 👇 #RWC2023 | #ARGvNZL https://t.co/3j3GPe9aaB
Pumas boss Michael Cheika chatting ahead of the semi-final against New Zealand. https://t.co/BsYBDvF8v7
All Blacks team to face Argentina on Friday night #RWC2023 https://t.co/SkZZOQXKkt
Argentina make one change for World Cup semi-final against All Blacks #NZLvARG #RWC2023 Click here for more ⬇️ https://t.co/lIn2JMr9Y7
🇦🇷 Michael Cheika has brought back Gonzalo Bertranou at scrum-half in the only change to Argentina's side for Friday's semi-final against the All Blacks https://t.co/fwwNqeTG6j
🗣️ "I don’t see any area of the game in which they (England) are really strong." #RWC2023 #ENGvRSA 🇿🇦 Joel Stransky predicts easy win for the Boks against England. https://t.co/pA89uRd67d
England versus South Africa is a game steeped in Rugby World Cup history 🏆 Which game springs to mind when you think of these two sides? 🏴🇿🇦 #RWC2023 #ENGvRSA https://t.co/CantJAtQaw
🏆#RWC2023: 🇿🇦🗣Handre Pollard Speaks ahead of the Springboks' semi-final vs 🏴England. 📰No love lost between the two rivals. 📲Download and follow in App - Claim your 1 MONTH FREE TRIAL using FRANCE as the promo code or claim your trial on iOS here: https://t.co/t3eTBqcwF7 https://t.co/SUtfp9ELQb
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Can England avenge their 2019 Rugby World Cup final loss against South Africa on Saturday? Watch the full episode of Beyond 80 on RugbyPass TV 📺 #RWC2023 | #ENGvRSA | #Beyond80 https://t.co/2VLWz0OYQh
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. https://t.co/CUAYARnJUO
England are a 'massive speedbump' for South Africa - Rassie Erasmus https://t.co/QTNJGJz9LB
An audience with Rassie Erasmus. He named the England team, dropped breadcrumbs over possible changes, ruled out a 7-1 split and emphasised that England must surely have “beef” with the Boks. https://t.co/YGkQ2MAjnQ
South Africa is a country of many nations—rugby brings them together. As the Springboks prepare for the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup, revisit our story from last year https://t.co/v4YVS08cEY 👇
Pick your Bok team to face England in the 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-final on Saturday. https://t.co/M4NY2C1UeG
Rassie Erasmus provided a strong hint that Bok flyer Canan Moodie would start for the against England, admitting there is a "temptation" to recall the youngster for the World Cup semi-final. https://t.co/xVSr7cTfJv
Rassie Erasmus has indirectly questioned Ireland's selection approach at the World Cup: https://t.co/vPxAmZkEMp
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. https://t.co/D3NXee23DV
Pick your Bok team to face England in the 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-final on Saturday. https://t.co/M4NY2C1UeG