"I think so. Our set-piece is in a great spot. South Africa haven't played for 10 months. It's very difficult for us to comment on where they're at, but they are world-class. They're the best team in the world. Playing them in Johannesburg is a difficult place to play them."
"England are on a disappointing run of four straight defeats but, while Saturday's 48-46 loss to France condemned them to their worst Six Nations campaign, the manner in which Borthwick's side performed scoring seven tries in Paris has given rise to renewed optimism."
England captain Jamie George expresses confidence that his team can compete with South Africa despite a disappointing Six Nations campaign that included four consecutive defeats. Although Saturday's loss to France was England's worst Six Nations result, their attacking performance scoring seven tries has sparked renewed optimism. Head coach Steve Borthwick faces scrutiny as the RFU conducts a review into the championship collapse following 11 straight wins. The RFU chief executive offered qualified support, committing to understand performance issues. George highlights England's strong scrum as a competitive advantage and dismisses concerns about facing South Africa in Johannesburg, noting the Springboks haven't played in ten months.
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