The best up-and-coming players in the southern hemisphere will be on view on Wednesday when Oxford United's Kassam Stadium stages the semi-finals of the IRB Under 21s World Cup.

Defending champions and favourites, South Africa, face third seeds New Zealand in the first match at 3pm.

The All Blacks clinched their place with 37-37 draw against Australia on Saturday. The All Blacks have also pulled off wins against Japan and France.

Australia, meanwhile, take on underdogs Argentina (7pm).

Tickets for the semi-finals are available from the Kassam Stadium ticket office (01865 337533).

England, vying for a fifth-place finish, face Wales at Henley (3pm), while Scotland and France meet at 7pm.