Maro Itoje has called on England to carry the fight to South Africa in Saturday’s World Cup semi-final, insisting they will not bow down to the Springboks.
South Africa go into a rematch of the 2019 final as heavy favourites but Itoje believes “the best is yet to come” from England and is convinced they will prove victorious if they deliver it this weekend. Itoje will line up next to George Martin, who makes just his fourth England start, after Steve Borthwick beefed up his pack with Joe Marler also coming into the side.