Historic win against Boks would revitalise England regime
Will a win against double world champions South Africa in their spiritual home of Ellis Park in Johannesburg, a place where England haven't won in 54 years, revitalise Steve Borthwick's England regime?
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""It's not so much about trying to emulate that one game or one style of play. We've got a clear identity.""
— Alex Coles , Athlete
""The biggest thing we've focused on is what is the England way and finding that.""
— Cadan Murley , Athlete
""the likes of Beno Obano, Asher Opoku-Fordjour and man-of-the-moment Henry Pollock are 'frothing at the mouth' for the opportunity.""
— Jamie George , Athlete
Key People
Alex Coles is an England rugby lock.
Cadan Murley is a professional rugby player known for his performance as a winger.
Jamie George is a professional rugby player and captain for Saracens.
Maro Itoje is the captain of the England rugby team celebrating his 100th cap.
Ollie Chessum is a blindside flanker for England rugby.
Steve Borthwick is the head coach of the England national rugby team.
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Will a win against double world champions South Africa in their spiritual home of Ellis Park in Johannesburg, a place where England haven't won in 54 years, revitalise Steve Borthwick's England regime?
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