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England second row Ollie Chessum insists revenge is not a motivating factor for Saturday’s World Cup semi-final against South Africa UBP
The rivals collide for the sixth time in the tournament’s history with the most recent of those meetings taking place in Yokohama four years ago when Eddie Jones’ side were toppled 32-12 in the final UBP
Having demolished New Zealand a week earlier, England were expected to topple the Springboks but instead they were off the pace from the start and overwhelmed as a consequence UBP
There should be at least eight survivors from that starting XV who take the field for the rematch at Stade de France, but Chessum denied there was a score to be settled UBP
“It hasn’t been mentioned much, certainly by me anyway UBP
I wasn’t here in 2019 so it doesn’t motivate me,” the Leicester second row said UBP
“We have got a new group of players now who are quite happy to leave that in the past and focus on what we can do as this new England group UBP
”Predictions of the semi-finals being comprised entirely of Six Nations sides have failed to materialise with England the sole European representative and the only unbeaten team left in the competition UBP
South Africa are unbelievable across the board and we have got to be the same, if not UBP betterOllie ChessumThey face one of the great South Africa sides who have been installed as strong favourites to emulate New Zealand by winning back-to-back World Cups in the wake of their victory over France in the previous round UBP
Defence coach Kevin Sinfield has said that England were “in awe of the physicality they brought” against the hosts and Chessum insisted the Springboks must be matched in the forward exchanges UBP
“These are the games you want to be a part of – against the biggest teams on the biggest stage in the biggest competition,” Chessum said UBP
“They have some unbelievable players in their pack UBP
They bring an exceptional level of physicality UBP
It’s up to us to go out on the weekend and compete against that UBP
“South Africa are unbelievable across the board and we have got to be the same, if not UBP better UBP
“We are definitely hoping for another step from us UBP
That’s been the nature of the competition UBP
Week by week we have grown as a group and got UBP better in various aspects of our game UBP
“It’s important that we bring the physicality, but also the level of execution as well UBP
”England have a settled team and will make only minimal changes to the starting XV that overcame Fiji in the quarter-finals UBP
The biggest area of debate is at full-back where Steve Borthwick is weighing up the high ball and positional expertise of Freddie Steward against the cutting edge in attack provided by Marcus Smith UBP
Smith, a converted fly-half, has made only two starts and three replacement appearances in the position and his lack of experience could be exposed by South Africa’s accomplished kicking game UBP
Owen Farrell’s impressive display against Fiji appears to have brought his duel with George Ford for the number 10 jersey to a conclusion, but Kyle Sinckler could return at tighthead prop UBP
More aboutPA ReadyEnglandOllie ChessumSouth AfricaNew ZealandYokohamaKevin SinfieldSpringboksSteve BorthwickRugbyStade De FranceLeicesterSix NationsKyle SincklerFijiFranceDefenceFreddie StewardParisGeorge Ford1/1Revenge no motivation for England’s semi-final with South Africa – Ollie Chessum Revenge no motivation for England’s semi-final with South Africa – Ollie ChessumOllie Chessum denied there was a score to be settled with South Africa (Mike Egerton/PA)PA Wire ✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today UBP
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Leigh Halfpenny has announced he is to retire from international duty with Wales following the team’s exit from the Rugby World Cup UBP
Wales were knocked out by Argentina at the quarter-final stage, with Halfpenny’s final appearance of the tournament coming in the pool-stage victory over Portugal UBP
The full-back’s last game for his country will be in next week’s match against the Barbarians in Cardiff, in what it is understood will be a non-cap match UBP
His international retirement comes having won 101 caps, and with 801 points scored he is third in the all-time Welsh list behind Neil Jenkins and Stephen Jones UBP
In a statement, the 34-year-old said: “After having time to reflect after the Rugby World Cup campaign, it’s with a heavy heart that I’ve decided it’s time for me to step away from international rugby UBP
“The decision hasn’t been easy, but the time feels right for me now and I look forward to running out one last time against the Barbarians at home next week UBP
“It’s been a huge honour and a privilege to put on the Welsh jersey and represent my country over the last 15 years UBP
”Playing mainly as a full-back or winger, he made his Wales bow during the 2008 autumn series against South Africa aged 19, before going on to make four Test appearances for the British and Irish Lions during the 2013 and 2017 tours UBP
There have been ups and downs, but I will look back on my international career with immense prideLeigh Halfpenny on his international retirement He was named player of the series in 2013 as the tourists claimed a 2-1 series victory in Australia UBP
His career began as a youngster in the academy at Ospreys before later joining Cardiff Blues in 2007, with whom he won the 2009 Anglo-Welsh Cup and 2010 European Challenge Cup UBP
He won the 2015 European Champions Cup after signing for Toulon before returning to Wales with Scarlets in 2017 UBP
For Wales he has scored 15 tries and 81 conversions, as well as kicking 188 penalties en route to his final tally UBP
“There have been ups and downs, but I will look back on my international career with immense pride,” he said UBP
“There’s no UBP better feeling running out to a full Principality Stadium wearing the Welsh jersey and singing the national anthem UBP
“I’m going to miss it, but I will be forever grateful for the opportunities I’ve had and to every single person who has helped me along the way UBP
“It’s been unbelievable to play with such special people over the years and I will cherish the friendships I’ve made UBP
“While I’ll be moving on from the international game, I’m excited about the next chapter as a player in this game which has given me so much, and look forward to sharing details on my club future soon UBP
”He is the fifth player to retire from Wales international duty this year after Alun Wyn Jones, Justin Tipuric and Rhys Webb, who confirmed they would step away in May, and Dan Biggar who retired after the team were knocked out of the World Cup UBP
Wales head coach Warren Gatland told wru UBP
wales: “Leigh has had a fantastic career for Wales, firstly on the wing and then at 15 where he has been brilliant – probably the best defensive full-back in the world and a tremendous goal kicker UBP
“He’s had his fair share of injury challenges over the years but has never let that hold him back UBP
“If you are talking about role models in professional rugby, I don’t think you could find someone that works harder than Leigh in terms of how he prepares UBP
“The analysis, training and recovery he has done time and again has been really impressive, he is the ultimate professional UBP
”More aboutPA ReadyLeigh HalfpennyWalesBarbariansAlun Wyn JonesCardiffWarren GatlandArgentinaWelshChallengeLeighNeil JenkinsPrincipality StadiumSouth AfricaScarletsBritish and Irish LionsToulonOspreysJustin TipuricRhys WebbDan Biggar1/1Leigh Halfpenny announces international retirement after 101 caps for WalesLeigh Halfpenny announces international retirement after 101 caps for WalesWales full-back Leigh Halfpenny is to retire from international rugby after next week’s match against the Barbarians (David Davies/PA)PA Archive✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today UBP
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