England rugby coach Borthwick names George Martin to start against South Africa
England rugby coach Steve Borthwick named George Martin in the starting XV to face South Africa on Saturday, replacing the injured Maro Itoje. Jack van Poortvliet, George Furbank, and Manny Feyi-Waboso also return as England seeks to break a four-match losing streak. Borthwick emphasized the excitement of playing at Ellis Park, calling it a great Test opportunity.
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Published 02 Jul 2026, 13:08 UTC · Updated 02 Jul 2026, 13:20 UTC
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