COMMENT: The All Blacks would be foolish to write off South Africa, writes Chris Rattue.

The All Black midfield general Conrad Smith talks about the mutual respect between the AB's and the Springboks and how “They are a special opponent and it’s a very special rivalry. I grew up during the apartheid era, when Australia were the traditional foes, but now South Africa have come back into it and I think it’s got back to where it was and they are our ultimate rival."

This could make all the difference in semi-final clash against South Africa.

Availability of Wyatt Crockett and Nehe Milner-Skudder for South Africa clash remains in the balance.

Dylan Cleaver watched every minute of the four Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. What did he learn from the Southern Hemisphere's dominating display?

What a contrast between the two quarter-finals on Saturday here in the UK.

Springboks supporter ready for the next game.

South Africa have booked a Rugby World Cup semifinal spot for the first time in eight years after securing a late win over Wales at Twickenham.

As the Rugby World Cup 2015 quarter-finals rapidly approaches, we've gathered up all the vital information you need to know before settling in to cheer on the All Blacks.

Lood de Jager, all 22 years of him, was humble about the competition for the No 5 Springbok jersey between him and a legend 16 years his elder.

The South African rugby squad were more than happy to take advantage of England's World Cup demise

Bryan Habana ties All Blacks' mighty record as Springboks thrash USA to secure top spot in pool.

South Africa continued its recovery from the stunning opening loss to Japan by beating Scotland 34-16.

Live updates and stats from the Rugby World Cup pool B clash between South Africa and Scotland.

After du Preez declined captaincy for the Springboks in 2012, he is now honored to lead the Boks into the mighty battle against the fiery Scots.

The young and old embraced, shook hands and the 34-year-old de Villiers told the 22-year-old Serfontein that fate had rolled the dice.

Heyneke Meyer says All Blacks coach helped him get over the gloom of losing to Japan.

Springbok captain Jean de Villiers announces his retirement from international rugby after jaw injury.

But loss of Jean de Villiers due to fractured jaw doesn't harm South Africa's chances.

Samoa were the unlucky ones who just happened to be next up after the Springboks were humiliated by Japan.

South Africa went back to what they know, which is being South African and believing in the value of relentless physicality.