England’s battered and bruised squad limped out of Bloemfontein ready for possible further punishment from the Springboks, with pack leader Mark Regan admitting: “We’ve got another tidal wave coming at us”.

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John Wells insists England’s rookie pack “know what is coming” when they stand toe to toe with a juggernaut South Africa eight in Bloemfontein tomorrow.

ENGLAND boss Brian Ashton has backed his squad of “part-timers, plumbers and decorators” to tackle a job their critics believe is mission impossible — challenging the Springboks in South Africa.

Gloucester and Sale Sharks are expected to provide a large chunk of England boss Brian Ashton’s South Africa tour squad when it is announced at Twickenham later today.

Martin Corry could regain the England captaincy for Sunday’s RBS 6 Nations showdown with title favourites France – just two months and three Tests after he lost it.

England captain Phil Vickery faces a crucial next 48 hours in his bid to be fit for the RBS 6 Nations clash against France at Twickenham.

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ANGRY Sale boss Philippe Saint Andre accused Bristol of cheating after they condemned his side to a surprise 10-6 defeat at Edgeley Park.

Guinness Premiership leaders Leicester will underline their enviable squad strength by parading the big guns against Madejski Stadium opponents London Irish on St Stephen's Day.

ENGLAND’S Charlie Hodgson and Andrew Sheridan face a fight to keep alive their World Cup dreams after suffering shattering injury setbacks.

ENGLAND’S injury problems continue to mount ahead of their Twickenham showdown with World Cup favourites New Zealand on Sunday.

England head coach Andy Robinson has named seven uncapped players in a 30-man squad for the Twickenham clash against World Cup favourites New Zealand on November 5.

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THE HOST city is awash in red, the Sale Sharks fans have arrived, the weather forecast is favourable.

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Andy Goode has witnessed the effects of Argentina's destructive scrummaging at first hand - but believes England's pack has the muscle to win the forward battle in tomorrow's Churchill Cup final.

Jason Robinson and 10 other full internationals will make up the majority of the Sale Sharks side that will be hot favourites to overturn Connacht in the first-leg of the European Challenge Cup semi-final the Sportsground on Saturday.