England vs South Africa: Live Updates and Analysis from the Autumn Nations Series

England is set to face off against South Africa in a highly anticipated match of the 2024 Autumn Nations Series, with the game taking place at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday, November 16. This encounter is a grudge rematch of the 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-final, where South Africa edged England by a single point, winning 16-15.

England, under the leadership of coach Steve Borthwick, enters the match as underdogs, having suffered four consecutive narrow losses, including recent defeats to New Zealand and Australia. The team is under significant pressure to improve their performance and eradicate the mistakes that have cost them dearly in recent matches[1][2][4].

The Springboks, led by Rassie Erasmus, are the current back-to-back world champions and have dominated recent encounters between the two teams. South Africa has made 12 changes to their side from the one that beat Scotland, with notable changes including Manie Libbok replacing Handre Pollard at fly-half. England, meanwhile, has been forced into four changes due to injuries, with Jack van Poortvliet, Freddie Steward, Sam Underhill, and Ollie Sleightholme joining the starting lineup[4].

The match is expected to be a physical and intense battle, with South Africa’s strength in depth and overall form making them favorites to win. The game will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 in the UK, with coverage starting at 5:15pm GMT, and can also be streamed via Discovery Plus. In the USA, the match will be available on Peacock TV, and in Australia, it will be shown on Stan Sport[1][4].

Fans can follow the live updates and expert analysis from the ground through various live blogs and commentary services. The historical head-to-head between the two teams favors South Africa, with 28 wins to England’s 16 and two draws[1].