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Rugby World Cup 2019: From failures to finalists – how coach Erasmus galvanised the Springboks

Rassie Erasmus has made a huge impact since replacing Allister Coetzee as South Africa head coach, and now World Cup glory is the target.

Kieran Read's final New Zealand appearance will come in a Rugby World Cup bronze match, a setting Sean Fitzpatrick feels is not fitting.

England have been fined for their response to New Zealand's Haka, but Steve Hansen had no problem with the canny pre-match tactical move.

South Africa need to produce a performance comparable to England's against New Zealand to topple Eddie Jones' side, says Sean Fitzpatrick.

England will be confident ahead of Saturday's Rugby World Cup final, but their great display against New Zealand is no guarantee of success.

The psychological games have already begun as England and South Africa prepare to contest the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday.

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.

The Rugby World Cup final between England and South Africa will be officiated by Frenchman Jerome Garces.

The Rugby World Cup is up for grabs in Yokohama this weekend and England's Billy Vunipola is getting tips from a family member.

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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.

After Warren Gatland questioned whether England would "turn up for a final", Eddie Jones hit back with a typically mischievous comment.

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.