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England bank on master plan to unsettle South Africa in semi-final clash
PARIS : "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face" and with South Africa being rugby's equivalent of a Mike Tyson uppercut, England will need to stay focused amid multiple blows to have any chance of a World Cup semi-final upset on Saturday.
Marcus Smith ruled out of England’s Rugby World Cup semi-final with concussion
Marcus Smith was ruled out of England’s World Cup semi-final against South Africa because of concussion, head coach Steve Borthwick has confirmed.
Freddie Steward returns at full-back for England’s semi-final with South Africa
Freddie Steward returns at full-back in one of three changes made by England for Saturday’s World Cup semi-final against South Africa at Stade de France.
England make three changes for Springboks showdown
Freddie Steward returns at full-back in one of three changes made by England for Saturday's World Cup semi-final against South Africa at Stade de France.
Steward at fullback for England, Marler and Martin start v Springboks
PARIS : England have recalled fullback Freddie Steward to start Saturday's World Cup semi-final against South Africa, while Joe Marler and George Martin are drafted into the pack in the team named by coach Steve Borthwick on Thursday.
Marcus Smith on modified training as England prepare for South Africa showdown
Marcus Smith was among a number of players placed on modified training as preparations began for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa, but England are hopeful he will be fit.
Marcus Smith given full-back role for England’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final
England have rolled the dice for Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final against Fiji by naming Marcus Smith at full-back in place of the jettisoned Freddie Steward.