South Africa, meanwhile, have lost just two of their 11 games since lifting the Rugby World Cup last autumn, when they also got the better of England in a dramatic semi-final win in Saint-Denis.

South Africa made it after beating Wales 19-16. If they England win this weekend, it will be their first England Rugby World Cup final victory since 2003.

England host South Africa in an international friendly as the Lionesses look to bounce back from a humbling defeat to Germany. Sarina Wiegman ’s side were beaten 4-3 at Wembley in a shock result ...