Rugby World Cup: Smith has not been able to take a full part in training in the lead-up to the semi-final
Freddie Steward is expected to start at fullback in England's Rugby World Cup semi-final match against South Africa on Saturday. Photograph: David Davies/PA Wireon Saturday amid concerns over Marcus Smith’s fitness. Steward was dropped from England’s matchday 23 against Fiji last time out but is expected to be handed the No 15 jersey with Smith unable to train fully this week.
The defence coach, Kevin Sinfield, was full of praise for how Smith stood up to the physical challenge last Saturday but conceded he “got his face smashed all over the place”.Cheika acknowledges Contepomi’s role in getting Argentina to World Cup semi-finalNew Zealand dismiss favourites tag and look to erase Rugby World Cup ‘scars’
Marcus Smith passed a HIA in the win over over Fiji but has not trained fully since then with England. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho Meanwhile, Ollie Chessum believes England will be a “scary” prospect for the defending world champions, who go into Saturday’s match in Paris as heavy favourites. England are the only unbeaten side remaining in the competition, having won all five of their matches on the back of a disappointing warm-up campaign, but are facing the side who triumphed 32-12 against them in the 2019 final.
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