Both Mike Ruddock, former Wales coach, and Newstalk's 'Man in Japan' Alan Quinlan reckon England will squeak through to the Rugby World Cup Final in Japan.

England's power game and ability to 'put phases together' could put the All Blacks in a spot of bother on Saturday morning at 9am.

Meanwhile South Africa start heavy favourites to beat Wales in the second semi final on Sunday, though Ruddock is keeping his Wales hat firmly on his head in predicting a victory for the Welsh.

They both joined Ivan on the Hard Shoulder to tease out how the matches might go.