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England managing half-back injury crisis with 36-man squad for Nations Championship

England head coach Steve Borthwick has confirmed his 36-player squad for the November phase of the Nations Championship, with the side preparing to host Australia at Twickenham on Sunday.

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England survive chaotic clash to defeat Argentina in Nations Championship

England overcame repeated disciplinary setbacks to claim a hard-fought 31-24 victory over Argentina in Round 3 of the Nations Championship played in Santiago del Estero.

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Springboks overcome late injury blow to beat England in Nations Championship opener

The Springboks shrugged off a late double injury blow to kick off their Nations Championship campaign with a hard-fought 45-21 victory over England in front of a passionate Ellis Park crowd.

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No complacency: Siya Kolisi expects fired-up England to bring their best to Ellis Park

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi said South Africa are taking nothing for granted ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship opener against England.

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Steve Borthwick stacks England's bench for Nations Championship opener against Boks

England head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to face the Springboks in the Nations Championship on Saturday, 4 July at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.

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Sam Underhill: The Springboks have set an incredibly high standard

The Springboks will provide England with "a massive challenge" when the teams meet in Johannesburg in July, according to visiting flank Sam Underhill.