England and South Africa meet in the second semi-final of the Rugby World Cup in France on Saturday. The match will take place at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis (Paris) and will start at 10:00 p.m.

National rugby team of South AfricaPhoto: Icon Sport / ddp USA / Profimedia

England v South Africa in the 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-final

The match, which will decide New Zealand’s opponent in the 2023 Rugby World Cup final, will be available to watch live on DigiSport 2, Orange Sport and Prima Sport 3.

England’s way to the semi-finals

England – Fiji 30-24 / quarter

England – Samoa 18-17

England – Chile 71-0

England – Japan 34-12

England – Argentina 27-10

South Africa’s path to the semi-finals

South Africa – France 29-28 / quarter

South Africa – Tonga 49-18

South Africa v Ireland 8-13

South Africa – Romania 76-0

South Africa – Scotland 18-3

What you should know about the matches between South Africa and England

  • Throughout history, England and South Africa have crossed paths on various occasions 45 times. 16 victories for the British, 27 for South Africa and two draws.
  • South Africa’s most decisive victory came in 2007 in Bloemfontein with a score of 58-10.
  • On the other hand, England boast a record of 53-3 at Twickenham in 2002.
  • At the Rugby World Cup we count only one win for England and four for South Africa.

Who eventually won the Rugby World Cup

New Zealand (1987, 2011, 2015)

South Africa (1995, 2007, 2019)

Australia (1991, 1999)

England (2003)