As a gauge of where England currently stand in world rugby’s pecking order, a match against the world champions is the ultimate test. South Africa, alongside Ireland, are the form international team and possess power and flair in abundance.

By Mitch Phillips LONDON (Reuters) -England fullback Freddie Steward, scrumhalf Jack van Poortvliet, flanker Sam Underhill and winger Ollie Sleightholme will all start against South Africa on Saturday as coach Steve Borthwick seeks to end a run of four successive defeats.

Everything you need to know as England take on South Africa with the fate of their Autumn Test series hanging by a thread.

Date, kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds - Springboks head to Twickenham looking to pile more misery on Steve Borthwick’s side after back-to-back frustrating losses

England have made four changes for South Africa on Saturday with Freddie Steward, Ollie Sleightholme, Jack van Poortvliet and Sam Underhill all starting.