As a gauge of where England currently stand in world rugby’s pecking order, a match against the world champions is the ultimate test. South Africa, alongside Ireland, are the form international team and possess power and flair in abundance.

England have made four changes for South Africa on Saturday with Freddie Steward, Ollie Sleightholme, Jack van Poortvliet and Sam Underhill all starting.

Freddie Steward and Jack van Poortvliet have been recalled to the starting England side to take on South Africa as Steve Borthwick makes four changes. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

England head coach Steve Borthwick has made four changes to his team to face world champions South Africa at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.

South Africa have named a much-changed side from the one that beat Scotland, ringing 12 changes and switching up the bench for the clash against England at Twickenham on Saturday.

England have reinstated Freddie Steward at full-back and picked Jack van Poortvliet at scrum-half in an effort to salvage their autumn against South Africa on Saturday.

Saints star Ollie Sleightholme will start for England for the first time when they host South Africa on Saturday (kick-off 5.40pm).

England fullback Freddie Steward, scrumhalf Jack van Poortvliet, flanker Sam Underhill and winger Ollie Sleightholme will all start against South Africa on Saturday as coach Steve Borthwick seeks to end a run of four straight defeats.

Full back Freddie Steward and scrum half Jack Van Poortvliet will start England’s crunch match against South Africa as head coach Steve Borthwick makes four changes.

England have recalled Freddie Steward at full-back and selected scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet as they look to revive their November campaign against world champions South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday.