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Coach Warren Gatland says Six Nations champions Wales will thrive on being written off before South Africa clash at the Rugby World Cup.
South Africa's Rugby World Cup semi-final tie with Wales will likely come down to which side has the best kicking game, says Handre Pollard.
All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster says the defending champions must hold the edge over England in scrums and lineouts.
European and Premiership champions Saracens are expected to be without European Player of the Year Alex Goode until the end of February.
Brodie Retallick referred to Courtney Lawes as Michael Laws when England toured New Zealand in 2014.
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.
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Springbok Cheslin Kolbe will sit out the Rugby World Cup semi-final against Wales with an ankle injury and has been replaced by Sbu Nkosi.