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The Guardian // Sport

England will not ‘shut up shop’ against South Africa, insists Henry Slade

Wednesday 13th November 2024, 6:33PM

Slade says squad won’t change mindset on SaturdayEngland have slipped to seventh in world rankingsEngland are looking to banish their autumn frustrations at South Africa’s expense this Saturday and have vowed “not to shut up shop” against the reigning world champions. Successive defeats by New Zealand and Australia have dropped Steve Borthwick’s side to seventh in the world rankings but the players insist they can confound expectations and turn their month around.Rather than ditching the high-risk defensive system that has so far conceded eight tries in two games this month, England intend to double down and be even more aggressive with and without the ball in their first rematch against the Springboks since last year’s agonising World Cup semi-final defeat. Continue reading...

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