England name side to play the Springboks in London

Ollie Sleightholme (wing), Jack van Poortvliet (scrumhalf), Freddie Steward (fullback), and Sam Underhill (flanker) have all been included within the beginning group.

Jamie George will captain England, as soon as once more supported by 4 vice-captains in Maro Itoje (lock), Ben Earl (No 8), Ellis Genge (prop), and George Ford (alternative flyhalf). Wing Tom Roebuck is included among the many replacements for the primary time this autumn.

“We’re excited to problem ourselves in opposition to the world’s top-ranked group and back-to-back Rugby World Cup champions,” mentioned Borthwick. “Check matches in opposition to South Africa are at all times thrilling contests, and I am positive Saturday shall be no exception.”

England group:
15 – Freddie Steward
14 – Tommy Freeman
13 – Ollie Lawrence
12 – Henry Slade
11 – Ollie Sleightholme
10 – Marcus Smith
9 – Jack van Poortvliet
8 – Ben Earl
7 – Sam Underhill
6 – Chandler Cunningham-South
5 – George Martin
4 – Maro Itoje
3 – Will Stuart
2 – Jamie George (captain)
1 – Ellis Genge
Replacements:
16 – Luke Cowan-Dickie
17 – Fin Baxter
18 – Dan Cole
19 – Nick Isiekwe
20 – Alex Dombrandt
21 – Harry Randall
22 – George Ford
23 – Tom Roebuck