World Cup 2007

Sebastien Chabal has been called to appear before a rugby World Cup disciplinary panel on Monday after being cited for a dangerous tackle on England’s Simon Shaw during France’s 14-9 semi-final loss.
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South Africa booked a place in their second IRB Rugby World Cup final with a 37-13 victory over Argentina.
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France centre Yannick Jauzion pointed at England’s patience and realism as the winning virtues of the world Cup semi-final on Saturday.
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Tickets for Saturday’s World Cup final are already changing hands for more that £3,000 ($6,100), according to the chief executive of an online exchange.
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Brian Ashton insists England are not content just to be in the World Cup final after their semi-final win over hosts France in Paris on Saturday.
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Jonny Wilkinson is already renowned for dedication to his kicking. Having kicked England to its second straight Rugby World Cup final, the star flyhalf will be taking a closer look at the balls too.
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South Africa and Argentina’s coaches are both doing their best to claim the underdog tag ahead of their semi-final match on Sunday.
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Ever the professional, England’s talisman Jonny Wilkinson was already looking ahead to next week’s final in the aftermath of his team’s stunning semi-final victory over France.
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England defeated France 14-9 in the Rugby World Cup semi-final at Stade de France in Paris today, with left wing Josh Lewsey scoring the only try of the match, in the second minute.
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England and France arrive at their semi-final match brimming with confidence after defeating their more favoured southern hemisphere rivals.
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Given that the pre-match exchanges between the two sides have been every bit as abrasive as their World Cup semi-final is expected to be, it comes as a surprise to hear that most combative of Springboks, five-eighth Butch James, showering praise on his Argentinian counterpart.
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Jonny Wilkinson gave warning yesterday that France will not wilt under pressure in tomorrow morning’s (AEST) World Cup semi-final against England in Paris in the way it did in Australia four years ago.
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Argentine coach Marcello Loffreda named an unchanged side to take on the Boks in their first World Cup semi-final appearance.
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Jake White recalled CJ van der Linde to the starting XV to take on Argentina in their World Cup semi-final on Sunday in Paris.
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South African fly-half Butch James has heaped praise for Argentinean rival Juan Martin Hernández as they prepare for Sunday’s World Cup semi-final between their respective teams.
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World Cup organisers announced on Thursday their strict anti-doping programme in France had returned a 100 per cent pass-rate.
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Visa Legends backs Boks.
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Former Springbok centre Robbie Fleck believes the 2007 Rugby World Cup is there for South Africa’s taking, but they need to learn from the demise of Australia and New Zealand in order to get past Argentina this week and secure a place in the final on October 20.
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Security measures have been put in place to protect Wayne Barnes, the referee who has been the target of abuse from angry All Blacks supporters, while New Zealand rugby boss Jock Hobbs could be castigated for questioning the Englishman’s performance.
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Thierry Dusautoir should not even be at this rugby World Cup, but the flanker has leapfrogged more established teammates to nail down a starting spot for semifinalists France.
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Handed one of the toughest jobs in world rugby, Jake White has taken South Africa from a period of turmoil to the brink of a world cup final.
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South Africa scrumhalf Fourie du Preez turned up the heat ahead of Sunday’s World Cup semi-final by describing Argentine opposite number Agustin Pichot as “irritating”.
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Okay so I predicted and England upset this weekend and it came through. What does the semi’s have in-store for us?
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As befits a good general, Springbok coach Jake White will employ a good front-line strategy for the rugby World Cup semi-final against Argentina here on Sunday.
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South Africa and Argentina have met on the international stage 11 times since their first encounter in 1993, but when they go head-to-head in the World Cup semi-final at Stade de France, Saint Denis, on Sunday it will be uncharted territory for both.
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South Africa’s belief in their invincibility could work in Argentina’s favour when they clash in a World Cup semi-final on Sunday, according Pumas fullback Ignacio “Nani” Corleto.
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