Senior coach Richard Wigglesworth says the pressure for England to get results is all part of the privilege of representing the national side.
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They face reigning double world champions South Africa at Allianz Stadium on Saturday and Wigglesworth says it is the coaches’ job to "step back" from the outside noise. "It is our job to make sure the players understand as much as they can that they can’t get affected by that as well.England last met South Africa in the Rugby World Cup semi-final, with the Springboks coming back from 15-6 down to edge a fierce contest 16-15.
However, he says the visitors will still rely on their traditional areas of strength, not least a forward-heavy bench which will be unleashed in the second half.
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