Duncan Bech

Maro Itoje insists England are determined to make amends after their autumn blues continued with a dramatic 42-37 defeat by Australia at Allianz Stadium.

duncan bech, pa england rugby correspondent England must take on world champions South Africa without Immanuel Feyi-Waboso after their star wing was ruled out of Saturday's Allianz Stadium showdown.

Tom Curry is also unavailable.

Tom Curry is also unavailable as Steve Borthwick’s side bid to avoid three successive Autumn Nations losses

Former Munster man Flannery has a deep understanding of Smith's game, gathered during his four-year spell as an assistant coach for Harlequins, a post he held until joining Rassie Erasmus' Springboks this year.

England's players and coaching number two Richard Wigglesworth have had no contact with Felix Jones ahead of Saturday's clash with South Africa despite his inside knowledge of the Springboks.

England are playing to avoid a fifth successive defeat when they host the all-conquering back-to-back world champions.

Rassie Erasmus has claimed that England coach Steve Borthwick is "under pressure" ahead of the Autumn Nations Series clash with South Africa on Saturday.

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus. Photo: PA Media 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).

Steve Borthwick admits he is worried that rugby is in danger of turning into Aussie rules after the introduction of a new law directive.