Mark Telea has returned to the All Blacks' starting line-up for their World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Friday after being dropped for a protocol breach.
New Zealand referee Ben O'Keeffe has responded to Antoine Dupont's post-match comments about the officiating during the Rugby World Cup quarter-final loss to the Springboks.
Argentina coach Michael Cheika is relishing the chance to make Rugby World Cup history with a victory over New Zealand in the semi-final on Friday.
As South Africa gear up for their highly-anticipated Rugby World Cup semi-final match against 2019 final rivals England, the Springboks' popularity is bound to grow.
Experienced flyhalf Handre Pollard said the Springboks were embracing the pressure that comes with a Rugby World Cup semi-final against England at Stade de France in Paris on Saturday, and that they thrived on it and viewed it as a privilege.
England defence coach Kevin Sinfield labelled Marcus Smith as world-class after his performance at fullback against Fiji on Sunday.