2023 Rugby World Cup Semi-final: England vs. South Africa- team, line-up, head-to-head, where to watch
England take on South Africa in the 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-final, all eyes will be set on Freddie Steward and Joe Marler. Steward was left out of the quarter-final win over Fiji, though he has been their first-choice full-back since his Test debut in July 2021. He has replaced Marcus Smith after he failed the return-to-play protocols after a knock in the quarter-final win over Fiji. Similarly, George Martin will come into the second row in place of Ollie Chessum.
England have experience
Vice-captain Ellis Genge and George Ford will sit on the bench and Owen Farrell will retain his fly-half role. England players have enough experience, it is clear as thirteen of England's squad played in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final. South Africa, who started as underdogs, won in the final 32-12.
Start Time, Venue
The England vs. South Africa semi-final match of the 2023 Rugby World Cup will be played on Saturday, October 21, at Stade de France in Paris. It will kick off at 20:00 BST.
Where to watch
SuperSport will show both semi-finals of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. The England vs. South Africa semi-final will be also shown on SABC. BBC Radio 5 will give its commentary live. Besides, the text updates of the England vs. South Africa semi-final will be available on the BBC Sport website and app.
Head-to-head
England and South Africa have earlier played twice together. England registered a narrow win in 2021 while South Africa comfortably won a year later at Twickenham. That marked the end of Eddie Jones' reign as England coach.
England line-up: England line-up: Steward; May, Marchant, Tuilagi, Daly; Farrell (capt), Mitchell; Marler, George, Cole, Itoje, Martin, Lawes, Curry, Earl.
Replacements: Dan, Genge, Sinckler,
