England chop and change for Bok battle
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Head coach Steve Borthwick has made several personnel tweaks to the England starting XV to face the world champion Springboks at Twickenham on Saturday.
There are four changes to the run-on line-up that lost to Australia in London last week, as left winger Ollie Sleightholme, scrumhalf Jack van Poortvliet, fullback Freddie Steward, and flanker Sam Underhill all come into the team.
Jamie George will lead the team again supported by four vice-captains: Maro Itoje, Ben Earl, Ellis Genge, and George Ford.
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Meanwhile, winger Tom Roebuck is included among the replacements for the first time for the end-of-year internationals.
"We’re excited to challenge ourselves against the world’s top-ranked team and back-to-back World Cup champions," said Borthwick.
"Test matches against South Africa are always thrilling contests, and I’m sure Saturday will be no exception."
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