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Jean de Villiers warns that England remains a serious threat to the Springboks despite a rocky Six Nations. Steve Borthwick’s squad, once a favorite, stumbled with three straight losses after a strong start. They narrowly lost to France in a thrilling 48-46 finale, scoring seven tries. Schalk Burger believes that performance boosts their confidence ahead of the Nations Championship clash at Ellis Park on July 4. However, he cautions that England must replicate their Stade de France form to avoid a “horrible experience” against South Africa. De Villiers acknowledges England’s poor start but notes their resurgence, labeling them a “threat to be reckoned with.” Historically, England struggles against the Springboks, losing their last three matchups, including a 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-final. Following the Springboks test, England faces Fiji in Liverpool and then travels to Argentina for a clash with Los Pumas.
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