PARIS : England must win the physical and tactical battle in their World Cup semi-final against champions South Africa in Paris on Saturday and flanker Tom Curry has a simple hope for the first big collision: "Don't get hit off your feet".
Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Pool D - England v Samoa - Stade Pierre Mauroy, Villeneuve-D'ascq, France - October 7, 2023 England's Tom Curry looks on REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File PhotoPARIS : England must win the physical and tactical battle in their World Cup semi-final against champions South Africa in Paris on Saturday and flanker Tom Curry has a simple hope for the first big collision:"Don't get hit off your feet".
Curry says England are under no illusions as to what they will face, and imposing themselves on the match early to set the tone will be key. But this will be their biggest test so far and Curry admits players have different ways of coping with the pressure.