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Double World Cup winner Frans Steyn appointed Cheetahs' Director of Rugby

The Cheetahs announced the appointment of South African rugby legend Frans Steyn as Director of Rugby on Sunday.

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Nienaber and Kolisi laud Boks' fighting spirit

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber and captain Siya Kolisi lauded the team's fighting spirit in their nail-biting Rugby World Cup semi-final victory against England.

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Steve Borthwick upbeat about England’s future after agonising World Cup defeat

Despite England's heartbreaking World Cup semi-final exit at the hands of South Africa, coach Steve Borthwick vowed to build on the performance.

Fourie du Preez

A look back at the Boks blitzing England at the 2007 World Cup

Ahead of Saturday's blockbuster semi-final, we look back at the Boks' most dominant win over rivals England.

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Eben Etzebeth: World Cup semifinal all the motivation the players need

Eben Etzebeth played down talk of the Springboks being extra motivated because they are facing England on Saturday night, insisting the prize they are playing for is all that matters.

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Jacques Nienaber insists Springboks won't be taking 'improving' England lightly

The Springboks insist they do not subscribe to the wide-held belief that England are serious underdogs for Saturday's Rugby World Cup semi-final.