South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has a go at predicting England's squad for their World Cup semi-final, while Handre Polland says he is expecting 'beef' when the sides clash
Rassie Erasmus expects semi-final opponents England to have 'some beef' with South Africa due to their defeat in the last World Cup final. Springboks director of rugby Erasmus began the mind games ahead of Saturday's Paris showdown by listing Steve Borthwick's potential team selection.England are out for revenge after being beaten 32-12 by Erasmus' side in the 2019 final in Japan when they were coached by Eddie Jones.
The 50-year-old went into specific statistical detail of the two teams he believes will take to the field at the Stade de France. He then, when prompted, listed England's possible matchday 23.'I think we have averaged 200 minutes per player, they 260,' said Erasmus. 'I think the average caps of our team will be about 54, they'll be about 59. I think the average age of our team is 30, the average age of their team about 29. And then the average weight is 104 and 105.
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