The stage is set for a battle royal in Johannesburg as world champions South Africa look to reign supreme over a struggling England team on Saturday. The Springboks, still basking in the glory of their 2019 World Cup triumph, will be eager to prove that they're still the top dogs in rugby union – and they'll have a largely full-strength squad at their disposal as they take on an English side reeling from their worst-ever Six Nations campaign. The tourists are coming off the back of four consecutive defeats, but they'll be looking to put those woes behind them and get back on track for this summer's crucial Tests.
The pressure is mounting on Rassie Erasmus' men to deliver the goods, and with a largely unchanged side set to take on England, it looks like they're ready to unleash their full fury. But England, despite being without the rested Maro Itoje, have shown in the past that they can pull off a major upset when they're at their best – and this is one occasion where they'll be looking to make up for lost time.
This is more than just a match – it's an opportunity for England to reboot after a disastrous Six Nations campaign. With Jamie George leading the charge, they'll be hoping to silence the boisterous Ellis Park crowd, which will be far from friendly despite initial slow ticket sales. It promises to be a truly unforgettable encounter between two teams with so much to prove.