Rugby World Cup | Semi-Finals
Oct 27, 2019 at 9am UK
16-19
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Wales full-back Liam Williams to miss up to three months through injury
Wales full-back Liam Williams could be sidelined for three months
Oct 30, 07:56
![South Africa's Handre Pollard kicks at goal on October 27, 2019 South Africa's Handre Pollard kicks at goal on October 27, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Twitter reacts: Wales fall to agonising World Cup semi-final defeat
Warren Gatland's side were edged out 19-16 by South Africa in Japan.
Oct 27, 15:36
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Warren Gatland admits penalty count cost Wales in semi-final
Handre Pollard's late penalty won it.
Oct 27, 15:34
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Wales 16-19 South Africa: Key questions answered after World Cup semi-final
The main questions that emerged from Wales' World Cup semi-final defeat against South Africa.
Oct 27, 15:33
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Rugby World Cup day 38: South Africa end Wales dreams to set up England final
The Springboks will face England in next Saturday's final.
Oct 27, 15:32
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Warren Gatland disappointed to miss out on England World Cup final swansong
The Wales coached fired a pointed remark towards England after losing out to South Africa.
Oct 27, 15:31
The Match
Match Report
The Springboks will face England in next Saturday's final.
HT Report
Handre Pollard kicked three penalties to Dan Biggar's two.
Head to Head
Nov 24, 2018 5.20pm
Dec 2, 2017 2.30pm
Autumn Internationals
Wales
24-22
South Africa
Williams (5'), Parkes (8', 33')
Gelant (37'), Pollard (46'), Kriel (55')
Nov 26, 2016 5.30pm
Autumn Internationals
Wales
27-13
South Africa
Owens (46'), Tipuric (76')
Cassiem (70')
Oct 17, 2015 4pm
Nov 29, 2014 2.30pm
Autumn Internationals
Wales
12-6
South Africa
Form Guide
Build-up
![Warren Gatland pictured on October 20, 2019 Warren Gatland pictured on October 20, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Rugby World Cup day 38: Wales, South Africa battle to meet England in final
The Springboks have won the two previous World Cup fixtures between the nations.
Oct 26, 19:50
![Handre Pollard in action for South Africa on October 20, 2019 Handre Pollard in action for South Africa on October 20, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
South Africa prepared for set-piece war with Wales
The Springboks have named six forwards on their bench for what Handre Pollard expects to be a "gain-line battle".
Oct 26, 08:39
![Wales' George North celebrates scoring their first try on August 17, 2019 Wales' George North celebrates scoring their first try on August 17, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
George North: 'Wales are raring to go'
Wales will reach their first World Cup final if they beat South Africa in Yokohama.
Oct 26, 08:30
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Wales vs. South Africa: Five classic encounters
Warren Gatland's side have won the last four matches between the two teams.
Oct 25, 10:50
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Wales vs. South Africa: The key talking points
Wales and South Africa will go head to head for a place in the World Cup final.
Oct 25, 10:29
![Liam Williams during a Wales training session on January 31, 2019 Liam Williams during a Wales training session on January 31, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Warren Gatland: 'Liam Williams is undoubtedly a big loss for Wales'
Wales full-back sidelined after suffering ankle injury during training.
Oct 25, 08:22
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Wales confirm Liam Williams ruled out of rest of World Cup
Welsh Rugby Union say full-back was injured in accidental collision during training.
Oct 25, 08:13
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Liam Williams an injury doubt for Wales after reported ankle injury
Leigh Halfpenny likely to replace Williams at full-back if he is ruled out of semi-final.
Oct 24, 16:54
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Rassie Erasmus: 'Warren Gatland is an absolute legend of the game'
The Springboks boss lavishes praise on the Wales head coach.
Oct 24, 11:38
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Jake White: 'Alun Wyn Jones destined to lift World Cup'
Wales captain has led his country to a second World Cup semi-final in the last three tournaments.
Oct 24, 10:07
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Cheslin Kolbe ruled out for South Africa against Wales
The Springboks wing has lit up the World Cup with his skill.
Oct 24, 09:28
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Wales vs. South Africa: Route to the Rugby World Cup semi-finals
Wales topped their group before seeing off France in the quarter-finals.
Oct 23, 09:15
![Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones pictured in March 2019 Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones pictured in March 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Neil Jenkins pays hails "incredible" Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones
The lock will make his 133rd appearance for his country on Sunday.
Oct 23, 09:06
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Prince Charles: 'Wales will make us all proud at World Cup'
Warren Gatland's side face South Africa on Sunday.
Oct 23, 08:56
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South Africa full of praise for Wales ahead of World Cup semi-final
Wales have beaten South Africa in five of the countries' last six meetings.
Oct 22, 11:13
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Shaun Edwards compares Cheslin Kolbe to Jason Robinson
Wales' defence coach has compared the Springbok winger to his former Wigan team-mate Jason Robinson.
Oct 22, 11:05