Sky Sports' James Cole analyses the changes that head coach Steve Borthwick has made to prepare for a physical battle against South Africa in the semi-final of the Rugby World Cup on Saturday.
The beauty of knockout rugby is that there is always an upset on the cards and an England win on Saturday could be one for the ages. Despite being a finalist against South Africa back in 2019, England's form has significantly dipped, fresh faces and a fresh coaching team headed by Steve Borthwick now helping to drive a side which entered the competition with very little expectations on them from fans.
England have made it to the big dance before and will have the confidence they have the know-how and the rugby smarts to do it again.Picking up points: Farrell vs LibbokAlthough everyone loves to see dazzling tries like those in the opening 20 minutes of the France-South Africa quarter-final but in big matches, it is paramount to pick up points when they are on offer and so focus always turns to the place kicker.
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