Historic win against Boks would revitalise England regime
Will a win against double world champions South Africa in their spiritual home of Ellis Park in Johannesburg, a place where England haven't won in 54 years, revitalise Steve Borthwick's England regime?
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
""It's not so much about trying to emulate that one game or one style of play. We've got a clear identity.""
— Alex Coles , Athlete
""The biggest thing we've focused on is what is the England way and finding that.""
— Cadan Murley , Athlete
""the likes of Beno Obano, Asher Opoku-Fordjour and man-of-the-moment Henry Pollock are 'frothing at the mouth' for the opportunity.""
— Jamie George , Athlete
Key People
Alex Coles is an England rugby lock.
Cadan Murley is a professional rugby player known for his performance as a winger.
Jamie George is a professional rugby player and captain for Saracens.
Maro Itoje is the captain of the England rugby team celebrating his 100th cap.
Ollie Chessum is a blindside flanker for England rugby.
Steve Borthwick is the head coach of the England national rugby team.
Locations
All Coverage
Will a win against double world champions South Africa in their spiritual home of Ellis Park in Johannesburg, a place where England haven't won in 54 years, revitalise Steve Borthwick's England regime?
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
All Blacks emerge worthy winners as they outscore Springboks in first test upset - Reuters
All Blacks emerge worthy winners as they outscore Springboks in first test upset Reuters
August 22, 2026 at 05:59 PMEngland enjoy dominant day at Lord's to close in on series win
England enjoy day of dominance with both bat and ball to put themselves in complete control of the second Test against Pakistan, closing day two on 81-3, giving the hosts a lead of 261 at Lord's.
August 28, 2026 at 06:29 PMFab Four and Fleming on the phone - England's first-Test takeaways
Have England improved or were Pakistan really poor? BBC cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt analyses the first-Test talking points from Headingley.
August 22, 2026 at 05:47 AMEngland in total control at Lord's after Pakistan crumble - Reuters
England in total control at Lord's after Pakistan crumble Reuters
August 28, 2026 at 07:33 PMWhat will it take to stop the England hangovers?
Yet again, England are dealing with a player involved in a late-night incident. Only strong action will ensure there are no more, writes Stephan Shemilt.
August 23, 2026 at 09:31 PMSeam quartet puts England on verge of series win
England’s quartet of seamers once again overwhelm Pakistan to put the home side on the verge of a series win on the second day of the second Test at Lord’s.
August 28, 2026 at 06:00 PM