South Africa will be sweating on the fitness of their in-form winger Cheslin Kolbe ahead of their World Cup semi-final clash against Wales to be played in Yokohama on Sunday.
New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen played down concerns about the availability of skipper Kieran Read for the upcoming World Cup semi-final against England to be played in Yokohama on Saturday.
World Rugby has omitted South African referee Jaco Peyper from the World Cup semi-finals following his recent photo with Wales fans mocking France lock Sebastien Vahaamahina's sent-off in the knock-out game between the two sides.
France lock Sebastien Vahaamahina has announced his retirement from international rugby with immediate effect following his side's quarter-final defeat against Wales in the ongoing World Cup.
England assistant coach Neal Hatley said his team will have a fully fit squad to choose from for the upcoming World Cup semi-final against New Zealand to be played in Yokohama on Saturday.
England coach Eddie Jones expressed confidence on his side to exploit New Zealand's weakness as the two teams lock horns with each other during the semi-final of the ongoing World Cup to be played in Yokohama next weekend.
New Zealand have been dealt a blow ahead of the World Cup semi-final against England with flanker Matt Todd ruled out of the encounter with a shoulder injury.
New Zealand ran a seven-try riot as they kept their hope of World Cup title defence alive as they eased past Ireland 46-14 in their quarter-final clash at Tokyo Stadium on Saturday.
France head coach Jacques Brunel expressed confidence on his side's chance in the upcoming World Cup quarter-final in Oita on Sunday despite Wales holding the 'favourites' tag.