Gatland: Boks well placed ahead of final

England’s energy-sapping battle with the All Blacks may count against them ahead of a meeting with the abrasive Springboks in the World Cup final, writes JON CARDINELLI in Yokohama.

Highlights: Springboks vs Wales

Watch the highlights of the semi-final clash between the Springboks and Wales.

Watch: Fans celebrate across South Africa

Check out some of the scenes of joy and jubilation as fans celebrate in song and dance across South Africa after the Boks progressed to the World Cup final.

Bok ratings: De Allende, Bok pack shine in semi

The Springboks booked their place in next week’s World Cup final with a thrilling 19-16 victory over Wales. JOHN GOLIATH rates the Boks’ performance in the semi-final.

Pollard: We’ve come a long way in two years

Handre Pollard says the Springboks have made great strides over the past two years and that anything can happen when they face England in the World Cup final next week.

Watch: Scenes as Springboks win semi-final

Check out the scenes of celebration and reactions of players and fans following the Springboks’ narrow semi-final win over Wales on Sunday.

Jones: South Africa took advantage

Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones and coach Warren Gatland reflect on their team’s agonising 19-16 World Cup semi-final loss against the Springboks in Yokohama on Sunday.

Rassie: It was nerve-racking

Coach Rassie Erasmus hailed the character of his team and the decisive plays late in the game that enabled the Boks to hold on for a semi-final win over Wales on Sunday.

‘This means the world to us’

Captain Siya Kolisi says the most important thing for the Boks was to stick to what they knew best as they ground out a narrow semi-final win over Wales.

Dawn of a new era

The Springboks went from an all-time low to having a chance to reach the 2019 Rugby World Cup final under the guidance of Rassie Erasmus. Here’s a look at that journey: