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Johnson wants win of '98 repeated
England Manager Martin Johnson believes victory over South Africa on Saturday would be a seminal moment in his quest to re-establish his team as the dominant force in world rugby.
Giteau warns English fans
England fans have been warned that any efforts to distract South African kickers could backfire.
RWC heartbreak stays with Easter
England number eight Nick Easter has still not come to terms with losing the 2007 World Cup final to South Africa - and he never wants to.
Preview: England v South Africa
It's shaping up to be another titanic battle at Twickenham aslast year's World Cup finalists come together for the first time since South Africa's crowning. Warning: This won't be a Test for the faint-hearted.
Borthwick has victory on his mind
Steve Borthwick is determined to answer his critics in the best way possible - by leading England to victory over world champions South Africa.
Wilkinson gives up on England
Jonny Wilkinson admits he is no longer motivated by a possible return to the England team.
England forced into late change
England have been forced into a late change ahead of Saturday's game against South Africa.
Cipriani searching for consistency
Danny Cipriani reckons he can take a step closer to being the best fly-half in the world by kicking England to victory over South Africa.
All to play for this weekend
Argentina may currently occupy fourth position in the IRB World Rankings, but were they to lose to Ireland at Croke Park this weekend then they could lose that position to England, France or Wales depending on results elsewhere.
Vickery looking to push on
England prop Phil Vickery has thrown his weight behind the mission to revitalise England's scrum ahead of Saturday's clash with South Africa at Twickenham.
Crane relishing debut
Leicester number eight Jordan Crane insists he will not be daunted by the prospect of making his England debut against world champions South Africa and their vaunted back row.
Haskell 'cheesy' over hero Burger
James Haskell is set to add an extra two stones and a considerable weight of conviction to England's pack when they face world champions South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday.
Johnson wants mistakes corrected
England boss Martin Johnson has told his team to cut out the mistakes if they are to beat world champions South Africa on Saturday.
Haskell only change for England
England have promoted flank James Haskell to beef up their pack for the clash against South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday.
Armitage vows to hit back
Delon Armitage vowed England will hit back with a vengeance against South Africa this weekend after suffering the ultimate kick in the teeth - a home defeat by the old enemy Australia.
