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Saints Trio Start for England Against South Africa
Genge has recovered from a calf injury and will start as vice-captain, while Jamie George leads England in the opening Nations Championship Test.
- On Saturday, England faces South Africa at Ellis Park in Johannesburg for the inaugural Nations Championship opener, with Bristol Bears prop Ellis Genge returning as vice-captain alongside captain Jamie George.
- Maro Itoje has been rested for the July tour—his first stand-down since making his Test debut a decade ago—prompting George to deputise as captain in his absence.
- Northampton Saints lock Alex Coles and fly-half Fin Smith retain their starting positions after scoring 11 of the club's 26 points in the Gallagher PREM final victory.
- Head coach Steve Borthwick expressed confidence, saying, "We've prepared well since we arrived here last week," while sensing "a real excitement within the squad" for the campaign.
- England will subsequently host Fiji at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool before traveling to Argentina to face Los Pumas in the tournament's third round.
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With captain rested this summer, Coles believes players should seize the opportunity to shine.
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