England coach Eddie Jones has recalled Saracens scrum-half Ben Spencer to the World Cup squad ahead of the final as an injury replacement for Willi Heinz.
South Africa fly-half Handre Pollard expressed confidence on his side to end the losing streak against Wales when the two teams lock horns with each other in Yokohama on Sunday.
France lock Sebastien Vahaamahina has been handed a six-week ban following his red-card incident during the World Cup quarter-final game against Wales last weekend.
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.