Rassie Erasmus to step down as South African coach after final

Rassie Erasmus has announced that he will step down as South Africa head coach after Saturday’s World Cup final against England. Erasmus has held the post since early 2018 he will continue his role as director of rugby after the tournament.

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South Africa hold their never against Wales to reach Final

South Africa battled their way into their third World Cup final on Sunday as the goalkicking of Handre Pollard and a try by Damian de Allende eventually overwhelmed Wales 19-16 to set up a repeat of the 2007 final against England.

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Exceptional England dethrone New Zealand to reach final

England are into their first Rugby World Cup final in 12 years after a brilliant demolition of three-time world champions New Zealand. The defending champions slumped to a 19-7 loss in Yokohama.

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Japan’s dream run ends as Springboks march into semis

South Africa ended Japan’s dream World Cup run to reach the semi-finals after a bruising 26-3 win against the hosts in Tokyo. Makazole Mapimpi scored twice for the Springboks.

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