For The Love Of Rugby: South Africa

Pollock Is Coming! What To Expect From England Against Springboks?

For The Love Of Rugby: South Africa

Show Notes

Henry Pollock is in the form of his life, but can he help England win a Test match against South Africa in Ellis Park? Steven Kitshoff, Trevor Nyakane, Ben Youngs and Dan Cole have nearly 400 international caps between them and now they get together to preview the huge clash between the Springboks and England. How much pressure is coach Steve Borthwick under? Why has Maro Itoje been rested? Will Fin Smith start at 10? And why does Ben keep picking on Trev?

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