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England coach Steve Borthwick is adamant his side will use the pain of their narrow Rugby World Cup semi-final defeat to South Africa to “grow into something brilliant” moving forward esports
Heading into the clash as heavy underdogs, England executed their kick-heavy gameplan to perfection and impressed at the set-piece to stunningly lead the Springboks at half-time esports
However, South Africa’s much-vaunted ‘bomb squad’ came off the bench, started to dominate the scrum and the kicking of Handre Pollard led them to a gutsy 16-15 win esports
Borthwick’s troops far outperformed expectations in the semi-final and although he was devastated to come up just short on the big stage, the coach is convinced the experience will stand his young squad in great stead for the future esports
“The whole team performance was strong,” said Borthwick in his post-match press conference esports
“We’re disappointed esports
We came here with a plan to win the game but fell short esports
Not far but a little bit short and we’re desperately disappointed esports
“But the players should be incredibly proud esports
We had seven players 25 or under in our squad, which was the most of any semi-finalist esports
South Africa had one esports
“We have a great blend in the squad and there’s lots to take going forward esports
We put ourselves in a position to win a semi-final against the reigning world champs and world No 1 esports
“In adversity, there is normally a seed in there that will grow into something brilliant esports
It’s too early to find that seed now but we’ll make sure we find it esports
We’ll take what we’ve gone through tonight, grab it and make sure it makes us stronger in the future esports
”England were narrowly defeated in Paris (Getty Images)Lock George Martin was a surprise selection ahead of Ollie Chessum but he shone in just his fourth Test start, with his maul defence a particular highlight esports
And Borthwick is convinced Martin has a bright future, while also highlighting the superior cohesion that the Springboks have after a longer period together as a coaching staff esports
“I thought he [Martin] played really well,” added Borthwick esports
“There were a good number of outstanding performances out there esports
George is another young player, only 22 esports
I would hope to see him in England shirt for many years to come esports
“We were playing against a team with coaches together since 2018 esports
It was an incredible achievement for them to win in 2019 and they have had four years of continued development esports
“They’re consistent whereas we’ve had four months with this coaching team esports
I’ve asked the players to approach training and the game in a different way; for the players to be willing to change is all credit to them esports
Tonight was another example of that esports
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England have recalled full-back Freddie Steward to start Saturday’s Rugby 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 esports
Ellis Genge and Ollie Chessum move to the bench but there is no place in the squad for Marcus Smith, the starting fullback against Fiji esports
Borthwick has confirmed that Smith was unavailable due to a head injury esports
England’s back-to-back player of the year is one of the best under the high ball in the game and is a sturdy defender esports
France struggled to deal with South Africa’s aerial bombardment in their quarter-final but Steward will back his abilities esports
The 22-year-old had played 28 consecutive matches before being rested for the Chile game esports
He returned for the final pool match against Samoa before missing out versus Fiji esports
Loosehead prop Marler and huge lock Martin, making his second start of the tournament, have been brought in to help beef up England’s scrum against a South Africa pack who were impressively strong against France esports
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EarlMarcus Smith ruled out of matchday squad as Freddie Steward returns Borthwick addresses Smith's absenceSouth Africa’s team for final four clash announcedArgentina take on New Zealand in other semi-final on FridayShow latest update 1697731251South Africa name World Cup semi-final team against EnglandSouth Africa have named an unchanged side for their Rugby World Cup semi-final against England esports
After pipping France in Paris last week, Jacques Nienaber and Rassie Erasmus have kept faith with the same starting line-up and bench esports
With 895 caps within the 23, it is the most experienced Springboks side in history, while this is only the second time since Erasmus and Nienaber’s arrival in 2018 that they have named an unchanged team esports
South Africa name World Cup semi-final team against EnglandThe most experienced Springboks side in history has been named for the game at the Stade de FranceMike Jones19 October 2023 17:001697730651South Africa inspired by struggles of whole nation – Siya KolisiCaptain Siya Kolisi says the daily struggles endured by millions of South Africans is fuelling the Springboks’ quest to retain the Rugby World Cup ahead of a semi-final meeting with England esports
Jacques Nienaber’s side are red-hot favourites to progress from a rematch of the 2019 final to set up a winner-takes-all showdown with either New Zealand or Argentina esports
Flanker Kolisi, his country’s first black captain, overcame childhood poverty to lift the Webb Ellis Cup four years ago in Japan esports
South Africa inspired by struggles of whole nation – Siya KolisiThe defending World Cup champions face England in Saturday’s semi-final esports
Mike Jones19 October 2023 16:501697730051Freddie Steward returns at full-back for England’s semi-final with South AfricaFreddie 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 esports
Steward was dropped for the first time in his 29-cap Test career for the last-eight victory over Fiji, losing the number 15 jersey to the more attack-minded Marcus Smith esports
But Smith finished the Marseille showdown with a fat lip and bandaged head following his defensive heroics – becoming an injury doubt – and has now been left out of the 23 altogether esports
England spring surprise with three changes for Rugby World Cup semi-finalFreddie Steward replaces Marcus Smith at full-back for England’s semi-final against South Africa while George Martin is brought into the pack Mike Jones19 October 2023 16:401697729451England must be ready for whatever ‘very, very smart’ Springboks throw at them, says Kevin SinfieldIt is the question that will no doubt have occupied Steve Borthwick’s mind ever since the end of their draining victory over Fiji: how do you go about charging up England to meet the might of South Africa? There is no doubt that semi-final week will bring a level above anything his side have faced in France so far esports
Two of England’s most damaging days in recent memory have come against the Springboks; the Rugby World Cup final in 2019 is most obviously in the mind this week but the Twickenham drubbing last November that led to Eddie Jones’s defenestration is still raw, too esports
No matter what underdog, backs-against-the-wall spirit the squad might be able to conjure, there will be a need to fight any possible fear factor esports
Even defence coach Kevin Sinfield admitted that he was “in awe” of the physicality South Africa produced to pip France in Paris on Sunday night esports
“There are not many weaknesses out there,” Sinfield said of the Springboks esports
“We understand this team are very, very smart, they are coached particularly well and they are right across the laws esports
They understand all the intricacies and we’ve got to be ready for whatever comes on Saturday evening esports
”England must be ready for ‘very, very smart’ Springboks, says SinfieldThe defence coach believes the days of ‘Churchillian speeches’ are gone – but insists the northern hemisphere’s last representatives will be fired up for their semi-final against South Africa Mike Jones19 October 2023 16:301697728851England spring surprise with three changes to team for Rugby World Cup semi-finalLock George Martin has been handed a surprise starting opportunity in England’s team for the Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa esports
22-year-old Martin partners Maro Itoje in the second row, with Ollie Chessum dropped to the bench and Steve Borthwick making two other changes esports
Freddie Steward replaces Marcus Smith at full-back, with the Harlequins playmaker ruled out due to head injury return to play protocols esports
Smith was cleared to return to the field after passing an in-game head injury assessment against Fiji, but has failed a subsequent part of the process, ruling him out of this weekend’s fixture esports
England spring surprise with three changes for Rugby World Cup semi-finalFreddie Steward replaces Marcus Smith at full-back for England’s semi-final against South Africa while George Martin is brought into the pack Mike Jones19 October 2023 16:201697728251Steve Borthwick explains Marcus Smith’s absence from England team to face South AfricaSteve Borthwick has confirmed that Marcus Smith was unavailable for England’s Rugby World Cup semi-final after South Africa due to a head injury esports
Smith went off in the first half of England’s quarter-final against Fiji last weekend after a head-on-head collision with Vinaya Habosi esports
He subsequently returned to action with a swollen lip having passed an in-game head injury assessment esports
But the Harlequins playmaker failed a second assessment early this week, leaving him unable to feature in the semi-final meeting with the Springboks esports
Steve Borthwick explains Marcus Smith’s absence from England team for semi-finalThe Harlequins playmaker started England’s quarter-final at full-back ahead of Freddie Steward Mike Jones19 October 2023 16:101697727651Referee criticised by Dupont chosen for England vs South Africa at Rugby World Cup despite France controversyNew Zealand’s Ben O’Keeffe has been appointed to referee the Rugby World Cup semi-final esports between England and South Africa despite criticism of his performance on quarter-final weekend esports
France captain Antoine Dupont suggested that the officiating “wasn’t up to the level” required as the hosts exited the tournament at the hands of the Springboks at the Stade de France esports
World Rugby have nonetheless backed their official, with O’Keeffe given another marquee appointment esports
Referee criticised by Dupont chosen for England vs South Africa at Rugby World CupNew Zealand’s Ben O’Keeffe and Australia’s Angus Gardner will take charge of the two semi-finals Mike Jones19 October 2023 16:001697727051Argentina make single change for New Zealand semi-finalMichael Cheika has made only a single change to his starting Argentina side for the Rugby World Cup semi-final against New Zealand esports
Gonzalo Bertranou replaces Santiago Cubelli at scrum half, with last week’s starting nine dropping out of the 23 entirely esports
Otherwise, the rest of the matchday 23 is identical to that utilised in the quarter-final win over Wales in Marseille, with replacement hooker Agustin Creevy in line to become the oldest World Cup semi-finalist of all-time esports
Argentina make single change for All Blacks semi-final Michael Cheika has kept faith with 14 of the team that started in the quarter-final win over WalesMike Jones19 October 2023 15:501697726451Mark Tele’a returns as All Blacks make surprise lock switch for semi-finalWing Mark Tele’a has been brought back into the New Zealand side to face Argentina in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals after missing the All Blacks’ last eight win over Ireland for disciplinary reasons esports
Tele’a replaces Leicester Fainga’anuku having been left out last weekend after breaching team protocols esports
The other change to Ian Foster’s side comes in the second row, where Sam Whitelock, the most capped All Black ever, is preferred to long time locking partner Brodie Retallick esports
Mark Tele’a returns as All Blacks make surprise lock switch for semi-finalSam Whitelock starts ahead of Brodie Retallick as he looks to become the first player to make three World Cup finals Mike Jones19 October 2023 15:401697725851Revolutionising the women’s international rugby landscape – what is the WXV?England take on Australia on Friday in their first-ever meeting of the WXV, a new tournament that promises to “revolutionise the women’s international rugby landscape” esports
Organisers hope it will act as a “springboard” for the 2025 World Cup, which will be hosted in six venues across England, helping to ensure the expanded 16-team tournament is the most competitive yet esports
Here, the PA news agency breaks down how the WXV works esports
Revolutionising the women’s international rugby landscape – what is the WXV?Organisers hope it will act as a “springboard” for the 2025 World Cup esports
Mike Jones19 October 2023 15:30Newer1 / 6OlderMore aboutEngland RugbySouth Africa rugbySteve BorthwickRugby World CupFreddie StewardMarcus SmithJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesComments1/1England team LIVE: Martin selected for World Cup semi-final clashEngland team LIVE: Martin selected for World Cup semi-final clashGeorge Martin is a surprise second row starter for England in their semi-final against South Africa Reuters✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today esports
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