Freddie Steward and Jack van Poortvliet start against Springboks - Steve Borthwick makes four changes to his starting side

Everything you need to know as England take on South Africa with the fate of their Autumn Test series hanging by a thread.

As a gauge of where England currently stand in world rugby’s pecking order, a match against the world champions is the ultimate test. South Africa, alongside Ireland, are the form international team and possess power and flair in abundance.

England have reinstated Freddie Steward at full-back and picked Jack van Poortvliet at scrum-half in an effort to salvage their autumn against South Africa on Saturday.

England have made four changes for South Africa on Saturday with Freddie Steward, Ollie Sleightholme, Jack van Poortvliet and Sam Underhill all starting.

England head coach Steve Borthwick has made four changes to his team to face world champions South Africa at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.

Freddie Steward, Jack van Poortvliet, Ollie Sleightholme and Sam Underhill come into the England starting line-up to face South Africa; Steve Borthwicks side are seeking a first victory of the autumn

South Africa have named a much-changed side from the one that beat Scotland, ringing 12 changes and switching up the bench for the clash against England at Twickenham on Saturday.

England fullback Freddie Steward, scrumhalf Jack van Poortvliet, flanker Sam Underhill and winger Ollie Sleightholme will all start against South Africa on Saturday as coach Steve Borthwick seeks to end a run of four straight defeats.

Full back Freddie Steward and scrum half Jack Van Poortvliet will start England’s crunch match against South Africa as head coach Steve Borthwick makes four changes.

England have recalled Freddie Steward at full-back and selected scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet as they look to revive their November campaign against world champions South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday.