Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber is preparing his side for a tough Rugby World Cup semifinal clash against England.
Springbok eighthman Duane Vermeulen tackles French flyhalf Matthieu Jalibert while lock Eben Etzebeth watches on in their quarterfinal win over France. The same Bok team has been picked to face England in the semis. Picture: Hannah Peters/Getty Images
“England went into the previous World Cup semifinal against New Zealand probably being the underdog . The reality is we’re facing a good England side,” said Nienaber on Thursday.“We don’t look at history but we know that where we were in 2019, any team can beat any team on the day. This game is not bigger than the game against France and it’s not bigger than the World Cup final. If you lose this game, you are out, so there is everything to gain.
“But the gap is very small . We have 33 players who are good enough and who have had enough exposure over the last 10 or 11 Tests that are match fit and are all performing.”
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