Rugby World Cup 2019 Archives - Page 5 of 33

Rugby World Cup 2019: Erasmus defends attritional Springboks approach

South Africa's style of play has won few admirers but coach Rassie Erasmus has nonetheless guided his side to the Rugby World Cup final.

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South Africa dug in for a victory based on attrition against Wales but England boss Eddie Jones knows they carry many threats.

South Africa were on a run of four straight losses to Wales going into the World Cup semi-final, experiences Rassie Erasmus felt proved key.

South Africa's kick-based approach might have to be refined in the Rugby World Cup final, says Wales coach Warren Gatland.

Handre Pollard put in a clinical display as his late penalty sent South Africa through to the Rugby World Cup final at Wales' expense.

Handre Pollard's penalty sent South Africa through to the final, but Warren Gatland insists Wales left nothing out on the pitch in Yokohama.

Ben Spencer is on his way to Japan as World Cup finalists England await a scan on Willi Heinz's hamstring.

New Zealand prepared properly but were not good enough to beat England at the Rugby World Cup, says "gutted" scrum-half Aaron Smith.

England lock Maro Itoje is looking forward to the Rugby World Cup final, where Eddie Jones' men will not be short of belief.

Captain Siya Kolisi says South Africa have embraced the pressure of playing "knockout rugby" since losing to New Zealand.

England dominated New Zealand in an outstanding display, but Eddie Jones has demanded an improvement in the final next weekend.

When New Zealand's attitude was questioned, Steve Hansen replied: "If you want to spend some time outside I'll give you a rugby education."