England name side to play the Springboks in London
England name side to play the Springboks in London
England head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to face the Springboks at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, making four changes to the starting side that was narrowly beaten by Australia last weekend.
Ollie Sleightholme (wing), Jack van Poortvliet (scrumhalf), Freddie Steward (fullback), and Sam Underhill (flanker) have all been included in the starting team.
Jamie George will captain England, once again supported by four vice-captains in Maro Itoje (lock), Ben Earl (No 8), Ellis Genge (prop), and George Ford (replacement flyhalf). Wing Tom Roebuck is included among the replacements for the first time this autumn.
“We're excited to challenge ourselves against the world's top-ranked team and back-to-back Rugby World Cup champions,” said Borthwick. “Test matches against South Africa are always thrilling contests, and I'm sure Saturday will be no exception.”
England team:15 - Freddie Steward14 - Tommy Freeman13 - Ollie Lawrence12 - Henry Slade11 - Ollie Sleightholme10 - Marcus Smith9 - Jack van Poortvliet8 - Ben Earl7 - Sam Underhill6 - Chandler Cunningham-South5 - George Martin4 - Maro Itoje3 - Will Stuart2 - Jamie George (captain)1 - Ellis GengeReplacements:16 - Luke Cowan-Dickie17 - Fin Baxter18 - Dan Cole19 - Nick Isiekwe20 - Alex Dombrandt21 - Harry Randall22 - George Ford23 - Tom Roebuck
Springboks Castle Lager Outgoing Tour England London Steve Borthwick
