Leaked England Line-up Hints at Borthwick Shaking Things Up for South Africa Clash
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Leaked England line-up ahead of Springboks clash
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It's been a rollercoaster month for England, with dramatic late defeats to both New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham.
Fine margins and game management have once again been the story of their autumn so far, with England coming up just short in several tight encounters.
A similar tale unfolded this summer, where they narrowly lost to the All Blacks in two thrilling Tests, and their Six Nations loss to France was another heartbreaker. Most painful of all, they fell to South Africa in last year's World Cup semi-finals.
This Saturday, England will look to settle the score with the reigning world champions when the Springboks visit for their third Autumn Nations Series clash. South Africa head into this one off the back of a gritty win over Scotland, so England will need to bring their A-game to Twickenham.
Scroll down for the leaked England line-up.
Freddie's Fresh Start: Winger Steward's Comeback?
After a quiet start to the autumn, former first-choice fullback Freddie Steward could be in line to make a return, potentially starting on the wing against the Boks. Immanuel Feyi-Waboso has been ruled out after taking a head knock against Australia, leaving space for Steward to step in.
Sam's Back in the Mix: Underhill to Replace Curry
With Tom Curry sidelined, it's no surprise to see Sam Underhill set to return to the back row. There had been talk of moving Maro Itoje into the back row with Nick Isiekwe coming into the second row to provide an extra line-out option. However, that would have left England short on breakdown specialists, so Borthwick looks to have settled on Underhill's inclusion.
Ford on the Bench: Will He Prove the Doubters Wrong?
Despite heavy criticism from pundits like Andy Goode, George Ford is expected to stay on the bench for this one, despite his lacklustre performances in the losses to New Zealand and Australia. Will he be able to make an impact off the bench?
Leaked England Line-Up:
Furbank, Steward, Lawrence, Slade, Freeman, Smith, Spencer; Genge, George, Stuart, Itoje, Martin, Cunningham-South, Underhill, Earl.
Can England turn things around and finally get a win over South Africa? It's going to be a big night at Twickenham!
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The proud Rugby WAGs who'll cheer on England this Autumn – including model, clothing store owner and restauranteur
When England's Rugby team clashes with New Zealand in the Autumn Nations Series opener, all eyes won't just be on the players.
Off the field, the players' wives and girlfriends (rugby WAGs) are a source of strength and style, with a few glamorous details of their own.
Katie George – Jamie George's Partner in Life
Katie and Jamie George have been a power couple for years. The Saracens hooker wed Katie in 2020 after six years of dating, with teammate Elliot Daly standing as best man. Their love story is a strong one, showing a deep bond and unwavering support for each other.
Mimi Fall – Maro Itoje's Fiancée
The towering Maro Itoje recently put a ring on it! The 30-year-old popped the question on a holiday to Nigeria, and his now-fiancée, Mimi Fall, said yes.
Known for being private, Maro shared the news with fans through Mimi’s Instagram, where England teammate Marcus Smith was quick to congratulate the happy couple.
Mimi is not only a model but also an artist, and she and Maro first met while modelling together.
Megan Slade – Henry Slade's Wife and Businesswoman
Henry Slade and his wife, Megan, tied the knot in 2022, and they share two beautiful children.
Megan runs a children's fashion line, Olive & Bud, known for high-quality basics with soft, earthy color palettes, co-founded with another new mum.
This Devon-based brand is gaining popularity, and Megan is as hands-on in her business as she is with her family.
Atdhetare Hoxha – George Ford's Resilient Partner
England fly-half George Ford is riding high in life, not only on the field but also at home, with his wife Atdhetare and their new baby.
Atdhetare has an inspiring journey, arriving in the UK as a child refugee from Kosovo. Driven by passion, she opened her own Italian restaurant, Sorella, in Saddleworth in 2020, bringing her love for food to life after overcoming a challenging past.
Her resilience is a source of strength for George.
Beth Dolling – Marcus Smith's Glamorous Girlfriend
The Harlequins fly-half Marcus Smith has been dating model and singer Beth Dolling since 2019, and the pair regularly give fans a glimpse into their romance on social media.
Beth, who's worked with M MODELS MANAGEMENT and appeared in campaigns for PrettyLittleThing, has over 35,000 followers on Instagram.
She's also an aspiring singer, sharing clips of her vocals on a separate Instagram account, described simply as “Just some girl that likes to sing.”
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