France's Pascal Pape (L) challenges South Africa's Jean de Villiers during their rugby test match at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis near Paris, November 23, 2013. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
LONDON (Reuters) - South Africa captain Jean de Villiers believes England are the most improved team in world rugby and is expecting a fierce battle when he leads his side against them at Twickenham on Saturday.
The veteran centre sees parallels between the two nations in the way both have injected new talent over the last few seasons, but also kept a core group of experienced players.
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