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Rugby World Cup 2019: Williams ‘a big loss’ but Wales no weaker – Gatland

Leigh Halfpenny offers Wales a "different element" that means Liam Williams' absence leaves them no weaker, according to Warren Gatland.

Liam Williams' Rugby World Cup is over, but Wales have Jonathan Davies back to face South Africa in Sunday's semi-final.

Wales have an impressive recent record against South Africa, but they have not beaten the Springboks in a Rugby World Cup match.

Former France lock Sebastien Vahaamahina will not be able to play for Clermont Auvergne until December after being given a six-week ban.

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England will aim to end New Zealand's hopes of winning a third straight Rugby World Cup in Yokohama on Saturday.

Rassie Erasmus has spoken of his respect for Warren Gatland as he prepares to try to end the Wales head coach's reign in disappointment.

New Zealand are the favourites for Rugby World Cup success to all but those in the England camp, according to Eddie Jones.

Owen Farrell will move back to outside centre, with George Ford at fly-half for England's Rugby World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.

Steve Hansen laughed off Eddie Jones' comments about England being spied on ahead of their Rugby World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.

Springbok Cheslin Kolbe will sit out the Rugby World Cup semi-final against Wales with an ankle injury and has been replaced by Sbu Nkosi.

Scott Barrett is the only change to the starting All Blacks team who crushed Ireland in the quarter-finals as they prepare to face England.

Scrum-half Ben Youngs expects Tom Curry to go from strength to strength, along with Sam Underhill.

Scrum-half Faf de Klerk believes criticism of his kicking at the Rugby World Cup is unfounded.

Defence coach John Mitchell does not believe New Zealand would benefit from seeing what England are up to in training.

Back-row Ross Moriarty thought a high shot on Gael Fickou could be the last part he played in the Rugby World Cup.