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.
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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.
Borthwick's big selections pay off for England
MARSEILLE, France : England coach Steve Borthwick's selections for Sunday's World Cup quarter-final paid off handsomely in the 30-24 victory over Fiji but he dismissed any suggestion that they were vindicated by the performance, or that they needed to be.
England survive Fiji onslaught to reach Rugby World Cup semi-final
Owen Farrell scored a late drop goal and penalty on Sunday to send England into the Rugby World Cup semi-finals with a tense 30-24 victory over Fiji.
England prop Joe Marler backs Marcus Smith to ‘thrive’ at full-back against Fiji
Marcus Smith has been backed to deliver on the biggest night of his career after England gambled by picking the Harlequins magician at full-back for Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final against Fiji.
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.
I quickly learned that schoolboy Smith was a star, says Marler
AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France : Gnarled old prop Joe Marler did not initially take too kindly to being ordered around by Harlequins' newly-arrived skinny teenage flyhalf but he very quickly realised that Marcus Smith not only talked the talk but walked the walk - and started to listen.