England expecting Springboks to 'charge through the front door'


  • Rugby
  • Monday, 28 Oct 2019

Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup - Semi Final - England v New Zealand - International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan - October 26, 2019 England head coach Eddie Jones before the match REUTERS/Peter Cziborra

TOKYO (Reuters) - Eddie Jones says England are bracing themselves for a massive physical assault from South Africa in Saturday's World Cup final but added that he expected the odd twist too from the Springboks after they won a turgid semi-final against Wales on Sunday.

Jones was in Yokohama Stadium to watch South Africa reach their first final, since he helped them triumph in 2007, and said he saw pretty much what he expected in a "tough and exacting semi-final".

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