Rassie Erasmus makes his feelings clear on England boss Steve Borthwick

"Tactically, Steve is someone who works with numbers and chases trends, and that's always difficult to prepare against.

"If I say we know exactly what they'll do next Saturday, I'd be lying."

"There will be strong Northampton and Leicester representation in their squad, and they always evolve their structures. We think we have a reasonable idea about what they'll do, but on the day they could do something completely different."

"The England squad is good... it's a young yet experienced squad.

"It's a very competitive squad, and we know we'll have to work really hard against them at Ellis Park if we want to get a win."

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"People make a big deal about certain players, but I don't always think the players themselves want that attention.

"What counts is what they do on the field... his output has been exceptional."

"His time for experimentation is closing, and he must balance taking risks against chasing wins and the confidence that gives a squad."

"Although Freddie Steward's solidity under the high ball would be welcome at Ellis Park, Furbank gives more options to unlock the Springboks out wide."

"At some point Borthwick is going to have to decide whether Freeman's ability to make good things happen whenever he is on the ball should be limited to the edge or the centre of England's back line."

"He should be encouraged to do more work as 'wild-card carrier' around the fringes of the breakdown."

"His power and pace can unsettle defenders used to covering less dynamic ball-carriers."

"The main one is the continuing merry-go-round that is the England centre partnership."

"To... be only one year out from a World Cup and not have even one nailed-on selection is bewildering."

"His promise deserves an extended series run."

"Litchfield is coming off the back of an excellent club season; why not give him a run when you have Northampton team-mates Furbank, Freeman and Smith there."

"Unless Borthwick intends George Ford to lead England's backs in Australia, it is preferable for Fin, and Marcus, Smith to get game time."

"Mitchell... has the edge over his clubmate Archie McParland when it comes to international experience."

"Ben Spencer's know-how is probably preferable for this specific fixture as cover."

"No real point in looking beyond England's most combative prop, who will need to bring both his scrummaging and carrying to the fore."

"For this game, George's experience is needed."

"England's injury problems make this an easy choice, but the bench cover is a different matter."

"A candidate for man of the match in the Prem final."

"Coles has made an impact in almost every start since his return from his ankle injury."

"Martin's solidity and physical approach has been missed and will be crucial in fronting up against the Springboks pack."

"This selection is based on matching South Africa's bulk up front rather than trying to outrun it."

"A genuine third line-out option should give England flexibility to deliver ball from the tail."

"Hard graft from a hard player."

"I realise this is the most controversial pick but, at some point, Pollock has to be given a start against the best opponents."

"We know what Ben Earl will do from the bench, but Pollock's inclusion will certainly spark the confrontations that England need to embrace."

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