England secured their semi-final berth with a hard-fought 30-24 win over Fiji, led by captain Owen Farrell’s 20-point performance. They will face the defending champions, South Africa, who narrowly edged out France 29-28 in a thrilling quarter-final clash. The stage is set for an epic showdown at Stade de France, with a capacity of 80,023, as both teams vie for a place in the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday, October 21.
England v South Africa
Rugby World Cup 2023 Semi Final
Date: Saturday, October 21
Kick-off Time: 8:00 PM (BST), 9:00 PM (local time)
Venue: Stade de France, Paris
England faces the experienced and formidable South African team. While England has proven their mettle, South Africa holds the edge in both experience and ability. Coach Steve Borthwick faces the daunting task of devising a winning strategy for this high-pressure semi-final.
The odds favor South Africa, and it’s predicted that they will secure a victory by ten points or more over England.
Prediction: South Africa to win.
As England and South Africa gear up for a titanic semi-final showdown, history and recent performances set the stage for a monumental clash. England, with 16 wins against the Springboks, has displayed their dominance in past encounters. Still, in the World Cup arena, South Africa has held the upper hand, securing four of the five meetings.
In a thrilling quarter-final, England overcame Fiji in a hard-fought battle, clinching a 30-24 victory led by captain Owen Farrell’s remarkable 20-point performance. This was far from a comfortable journey, but under intense pressure, England secured their spot in the semi-finals. They’ll face defending champions South Africa, who displayed their mettle in an epic quarter-final clash, narrowly edging out hosts France with a 29-28 thriller.