England's Rugby World Cup campaign is entering uncharted territory as they brace themselves for impact with one of the game's superpower.
Maro Itoje, who has faced South Africa 10 previous times in his career, has urged England to seize the day in their World Cup semi-finalEngland are the only team through to the Rugby World Cup semi-finals with a 100% record, progressing with five wins from five games.Victories over Argentina, Japan, Chile, Samoa and Fiji have kept England's campaign purring steadily forward. Not all the wins have been convincing, but on each occasion they have ended up on the right side of the scoreline.
Former coach Eddie Jones' attempt to add dimensions to England ultimately folded flat. After the last Rugby World Cup and that painful final defeat by South Africa, he hoped to mould a team that could change tack and flip tactics mid-match. Since Japan 2019, they have overseen a gradual evolution of their backline, bringing through playmakers Manie Libbok and Damian Willemse and elevating sevens specialist Kurt-Lee Arendse into the Test game.In the forwards, their deployment of game-changing impact replacements in the front row has changed the way Test rugby is played. And, while others have talked about the concept of hybrid players, they turned it into reality.
If England win, their claim to be serious contenders for the trophy will be suddenly and vividly realised. The doubters and detractors will be answered and the plaudits fully deserved. Borthwick's faith in his side and his style will be vindicated in style.Either way, England's day of reckoning has arrived. South Africa will take them to previously unknown rugby altitudes, the brutal heights where titles are decided.
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