RUGBY SHORTS

strongest match-day 23 when fit, appearing in 29 of the Australian head coach’s 31 Tests in charge. However, the Harlequins fullback was a surprise omission by Jones from the 25 to face the Springboks on Saturday. ENGLAND (v South Africa) —

Forwards: T Curry, C Ewels, J George, D Hartley (co-capt), A Hepburn, M Itoje, G Kruis, Z Mercer, B Moon, B Shields, K Sinckler, E Stooke, H Williams, M Wilson. Backs: C Ashton, D Care, E Daly, O Farrell (cocapt), G Ford, J May, J Nowell, H Slade, B Te’o, M Tuilagi, B Youngs.