Springboks look to pile pressure on struggling England - live updates
The South African world champions are practicing in London as they prepare to take on an unsteady England team.
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England has a significant challenge ahead if they hope to overcome their recent difficulties, as Steve Borthwick’s team prepares to take on the reigning world champions, South Africa, at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham.
After suffering four narrow losses in a row, the pressure is mounting on England, leaving Borthwick extremely frustrated with their careless display against Australia last weekend. This week, the team has come together in solidarity, trying to transform the frustration from their recent struggles and the disappointment from last year's World Cup semi-final. In that match, they allowed a win that seemed within reach to slip through their fingers as the Springboks made a strong comeback to take victory.
Rassie Erasmus's team has clearly become stronger since that time, showing great progress during a successful Rugby Championship. Last weekend, several important players were given a break in the match against Scotland, yet South Africa still managed to secure a victory. Now, Siya Kolisi, Cheslin Kolbe, and Pieter-Steph du Toit are back in the starting lineup for what promises to be a tough and intense game.
Stay updated with everything happening at Allianz Stadium by checking out our live blog below:
Rassie Erasmus Says Borthwick Faces Pressure
England is hoping to break a losing streak as they face the dominant back-to-back world champions. Under Borthwick's leadership, his win rate stands at 50 percent after 26 matches.
The Rugby Football Union emphasizes that Borthwick has their complete backing, even though the narrow defeats to New Zealand and Australia have cast a shadow over the autumn season.
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Steward And Van Poortvliet To Face Springboks
Steward will replace George Furbank at full-back, suggesting a change in tactics. Meanwhile, Van Poortvliet is chosen over Ben Spencer for the scrum-half position and is set to make his international debut since sustaining an ankle injury last August.
Harry Latham-Coyle, November 16, 2024, 2:15 PM
Siya Kolisi Returns As Springboks Face England
South Africa has made several changes ahead of their match against England, as Rassie Erasmus brings back many of his important players to the starting lineup.
Siya Kolisi, RG Snyman, and Pieter-Steph du Toit are some of the players moving up from the substitutes' bench, while Damian de Allende, Jesse Kriel, and Cheslin Kolbe are back in action after having a break at Murrayfield.
Wilco Louw is set to make a rare appearance as a tighthead prop since Frans Malherbe is unavailable. Meanwhile, Manie Libbok is favored over Handre Pollard after being substituted just 30 minutes into last year’s World Cup semi-final matchup between these teams.
Harry Latham-Coyle, November 16, 2024, 2:00 PM
Live Coverage: England Vs South Africa
Greetings and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of the critical match between England and South Africa at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham. The reigning champions are in town, facing a home team that’s feeling the heat after suffering four straight narrow losses.
Steve Borthwick's team needs a victory to rescue their autumn season as they face the powerful Springboks. The match will start at 5:40 PM GMT.
Harry Latham-Coyle, November 15, 2024, 1:20 PM
