There’s been no let-up from the Springboks since repeating as rugby’s world champions. They’ve had 11 test matches since lifting the Webb Ellis Trophy on that rain-soaked night in Paris a year ago and the Boks have won nine of them and lost the other two by a point.

South Africa’s rotation policy is part of a bigger picture with their 2027 World Cup defence in mind, according to captain Siya Kolisi as he prepares to face England at Twickenham on Saturday.

England head coach Steve Borthwick has made four key changes to his starting line-up ahead of Saturday's titanic clash against the Springboks.

Henry Slade says England will resist the temptation to "shut up shop" against South Africa as they seek to end a four-match losing streak.