England not fit enough for defensive system

Rassie Erasmus: England not fit enough for defensive system
Rassie Erasmus, the South Africa coach, has questioned England’s fitness ahead of Saturday’s meeting at Twickenham, suggesting their late lapses could be due to an inability to maintain the intense blitz defence.
Rassie Erasmus knows England coach Steve Borthwick ‘is a bit under pressure’
England are playing to avoid a fifth successive defeat when they host the all-conquering back-to-back world champions.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus makes 12 changes to the squad ahead of England clash
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus makes 12 changes, including the return of a star after three years, ahead of the match against England on Saturday, 16 November 2024.
Autumn Nations Series: South Africa boss Rassie Erasmus says England head coach Steve Borthwick 'under pressure'
South Africa boss Rassie Erasmus has described England head coach Steve Borthwick as a man "under pressure" ahead of their Autumn Nations Series meeting.
Rassie Erasmus feels for under-pressure Steve Borthwick
South Africa's Rassie Erasmus is preparing to face an England team and head coach feeling the pressure after four defeats on the spin, and said the Springboks are at a disadvantage ahead of Saturday's game due to their six day turnaround.
Steve Borthwick denies pressure is affecting him after Rassie Erasmus jibe
Steve Borthwick denied the pressure of England’s losing run is affecting him after Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus suggested that he may feel like a gun is against his head.
Rassie Erasmus knows Steve Borthwick is ‘a bit under pressure’ in heavyweight duel between England and South Africa
Rassie Erasmus insists Steve Borthwick is a coach under pressure as South Africa look to inflict further misery on England at Twickenham tomorow (5.40). England are playing to avoid a fifth successive defeat when they host the all-conquering back-to-back world champions with Borthwick’s win rate for his 26 games in charge now 50pc.
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Rassie reveals how he thinks England will take on the Boks
All of England’s four straight losses have been by seven points or less, so the Boks could be in for a big challenge against the hosts on Saturday.
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