Heyneke Meyer has branded New Zealand the best side in rugby history - but still insisted South Africa can topple the defending champions in Saturday's World Cup semi-final. Head coach Meyer admitted 'over-motivating the team' in previous defeats by the All Blacks, warning the Springboks to keep their cool this week. The Springboks supremo's high praise for the 2011 World Cup winners sets up a pre-emptive humble brag, should his side topple the current Webb Ellis Cup holders at Twickenham. Meyer joked he bought Kiwi counterpart Steve Hansen a crate of beer after South Africa's 27-25 October 2014 triumph - and would need a truckload of the duo's traditional gift to do justice to a win this weekend.South Africa face Rugby World Cup holders New Zealand in semi-finalsCoach Heyneke Meyer described All Blacks as best side in rugby historyHowever, the 48-year-old insists they can win at Twickenham on SaturdayMeyer admitted 'over-motivating the team' in previous defeats by All BlacksREAD: South Africa giant Lood De Jager fit to face New Zealand in Rugby World Cup semi-final
_ have selected Lood de Jager in their starting line-up, but the lock must still pass the formality of a fitness test on his foot injury later in the week.