Rugby Union Today: Semi-final previews and predictions

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Another busy day in the rugby union game as we preview both of the Rugby World Cup semi-finals, England v New Zealand and Wales v South Africa, plus there’s Premiership and PRO14 team news.

What’s on the site

First is Saturday’s game in Yokohama between the English and All Blacks and we just fancy New Zealand’s quality will sneak the result in their favour. However, it was close the last time they met at Twickenham.

Wales are without Liam Williams while South Africa are minus Chelsin Kolbe in the second semi on Sunday. Read the preview.

There’s also Premiership action and PRO14 games going on this weekend and we have the team news for Saturday and Sunday.

What’s in the news

Former All Blacks hooker Sean Fitzpatrick has named his combined England and New Zealand XV, picking 12 New Zealanders.

Elsewhere, there’s some bad news for Saracens full-back Alex Goode after he was ruled out for four months due to a pectoral tear.

What’s on social media

Bring on tomorrow…

What’s on TV

The Rugby World Cup continues where the games will be exclusively live on ITV. It has reached the semi-final stage and there will be a couple of thrilling matches as England take on New Zealand and Wales face South Africa.

Away from the global tournament, the Premiership has reached Round Two and BT Sport will continue their coverage with Friday night’s game between Bath and Exeter Chiefs.

Elsewhere, the PRO14 returns after a week’s break with Edinburgh’s encounter against the Scarlets the standout match on Premier Sports.

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