What time is England vs South Africa Rugby World Cup semi final and what TV channel is it on
manchestereveningnews.co.ukEngland held their nerve to beat Fiji in an enthralling quarter-final clash in Marseille, setting up a date with defending champions South Africa in Paris this Saturday.
The encounter will see a repeat of the final in 2019 which saw the Springboks emerge 32-12 winners in Japan, with Steve Borthwick hoping to mastermind a victory that will see his side move to within one game of lifting the William Webb Ellis Cup for the first time since 2003.
Having lead 24-10 in their quarter-final, captain Owen Farrell scored six vital points in the latter stages to ensure the Red and Whites' progression to the final following a spirited comeback from the Fijian's.
South Africa, meanwhile, edged past hosts France 28-29 on Sunday night in one of the greatest games the sport has witnessed in recent years - keeping their hopes alive of becoming the first nation to win the tournament on four occasions.
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