In the Rugby World Cup semifinal matchup against England, South Africa fields the same team that defeated France in an exciting victory

The team that defeated host France in the Rugby World Cup has been selected by South Africa to play England in the semi-final, resisting the need to make changes to the lineup.

This implies that head coach Jacques Nienaber continues to lead a team that has been proven via 895 caps. The Springboks’ starting lineup is the most seasoned one they have ever used.

“The coaches had several in-depth discussions before finalizing the team, and competition for spots on the team is very tight,” he said at a press conference.

However, there were no health problems. The men that were chosen are deserving of it. Your chances of success increase if you are selected again. Continuity gives the group confidence and momentum.

In an exciting quarterfinal match on Sunday that was characterized by its physical intensity, South Africa defeated France 29–28 and came out on top without any injury worries.

Nienaber’s team has only lost once in France, and that was against a strongly favored Ireland squad. Meanwhile, England enters the match fresh off a commanding quarterfinal victory over Fiji last Sunday.

In the 2019 World Cup final, which took place in Yokohama and saw the Springboks defeat England 32–12, fifteen players from match day 23 competed.

“This might not be very important, but it’s still true that these players have been here before,” Nienaber continued. They are aware of what it takes to overcome a top-tier squad like England.

They have a special way of kicking the ball. They enjoy strangling and suffocating you and are at ease when they are not playing with the ball. We must ensure that we carry out our plans because, tactically, we know what is ahead of us.

The victor will have the opportunity to play in this World Cup final for the second time in a row at the Stade de France on Saturday, October 28, against either Argentina or New Zealand.

South Africa’s World Cup semifinal lineup

Starting XV

Damian Willemse

Kurt-Lee Arendse

Jesse Kriel

Damian de Allende

Cheslin Kolbe

Manie Libbok

Cobus Reinach

Steven Kitshoff

Bongi Mbonambi

Frans Malherbe

Eben Etzebeth

Franco Mostert

Siya Kolisi

Pieter-Steph du Toit

Duane Vermeulen

Replacements 

Deon Fourie

Ox Nche

Vincent Koch

RG Snyman

Kwagga Smith

Faf de Klerk

Handre Pollard

Willie Le Roux