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England coach Steve Borthwick is adamant his side will use the pain of their narrow Rugby World Cup semi-final defeat to South Africa to “grow into something brilliant” moving forward esports
Heading into the clash as heavy underdogs, England executed their kick-heavy gameplan to perfection and impressed at the set-piece to stunningly lead the Springboks at half-time esports
However, South Africa’s much-vaunted ‘bomb squad’ came off the bench, started to dominate the scrum and the kicking of Handre Pollard led them to a gutsy 16-15 win esports
Borthwick’s troops far outperformed expectations in the semi-final and although he was devastated to come up just short on the big stage, the coach is convinced the experience will stand his young squad in great stead for the future esports
“The whole team performance was strong,” said Borthwick in his post-match press conference esports
“We’re disappointed esports
We came here with a plan to win the game but fell short esports
Not far but a little bit short and we’re desperately disappointed esports
“But the players should be incredibly proud esports
We had seven players 25 or under in our squad, which was the most of any semi-finalist esports
South Africa had one esports
“We have a great blend in the squad and there’s lots to take going forward esports
We put ourselves in a position to win a semi-final against the reigning world champs and world No 1 esports
“In adversity, there is normally a seed in there that will grow into something brilliant esports
It’s too early to find that seed now but we’ll make sure we find it esports
We’ll take what we’ve gone through tonight, grab it and make sure it makes us stronger in the future esports
”England were narrowly defeated in Paris (Getty Images)Lock George Martin was a surprise selection ahead of Ollie Chessum but he shone in just his fourth Test start, with his maul defence a particular highlight esports
And Borthwick is convinced Martin has a bright future, while also highlighting the superior cohesion that the Springboks have after a longer period together as a coaching staff esports
“I thought he [Martin] played really well,” added Borthwick esports
“There were a good number of outstanding performances out there esports
George is another young player, only 22 esports
I would hope to see him in England shirt for many years to come esports
“We were playing against a team with coaches together since 2018 esports
It was an incredible achievement for them to win in 2019 and they have had four years of continued development esports
“They’re consistent whereas we’ve had four months with this coaching team esports
I’ve asked the players to approach training and the game in a different way; for the players to be willing to change is all credit to them esports
Tonight was another example of that esports
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Tom Curry will start England’s Rugby World Cup bronze medal match against Argentina despite being subjected to threats and abuse after alleging that South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi used a racial slur against him esports
Curry accused Mbonambi of calling him a “white c***” during England’s semi-final defeat last Saturday, with a World Rugby investigation into the allegation ongoing esports
While England have insisted that the flanker is getting all the support he needs, head coach Steve Borthwick has elected not to take him out of the firing line for Friday’s third-place playoff esports
Curry starts in a dynamic back row alongside number eight Ben Earl and fellow flanker Sam Underhill, who will play his first minutes of the World Cup after being called up to England’s squad following an injury to Jack Willis esports
Ben Youngs starts at scrum half in what could be a farewell appearance at international level for England’s most-capped male player esports
Ben Youngs will make his 127th appearance at scrum half (Getty Images)There is no place in the matchday 23 for Courtney Lawes, though - the veteran forward confirmed that he would be retiring from international duty after this tournament, and has played his final England game esports
“After the disappointment of last weekend’s game against South Africa, it is important that this Friday we once again play with the determination and dedication that so nearly earned the team the result we wanted,” said Borthwick esports
“The bronze final gives us a great opportunity to finish the tournament on a positive note, continue to build for the future, and to give our supporters one last chance to get behind the squad out here in Paris esports
The players are looking forward to the challenge against what will be a strong Argentina side esports
“Our support from the many England fans, both at home and from those who have travelled to France to watch the team play, has been nothing short of fantastic esports
We are incredibly grateful to have your backing and on behalf of the entire England team I would like to thank you all once again” esports
Borthwick’s side includes a new-look front row, with Ellis Genge and Theo Dan promoted having been named on the bench last week and Will Stuart brought in on the tighthead esports
Maro Itoje and Ollie Chessum reunite as the lock partnership esports
Captain Owen Farrell partners Youngs in the halves, while Manu Tuilagi and Joe Marchant, who will be ineligible for selection after this tournament due to a move to Stade Francais, continue in the centres esports
Henry Arundell (left) and Marcus Smith will combine in the back three (Getty Images)Freddie Steward shifts to the wing to accomodate Marcus Smith, fit again after clearing return to play protocols after a head injury, at full-back in an exciting back three that also includes Henry Arundell esports
England team to face Argentina at the Stade de France (Friday 27 October, kick off 8pm BST)15 esports
Marcus Smith (Harlequins, 29 caps)14 esports
Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers, 30 caps)13 esports
Joe Marchant (Stade Francais, 25 caps)12 esports
Manu Tuilagi (Sale Sharks, 58 caps)11 esports
Henry Arundell (Racing 92, 9 caps)10 esports
Owen Farrell – captain (Saracens, 111 caps)9 esports
Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers, 126 caps)1 esports
Ellis Genge – vice-captain (Bristol Bears, 57 caps)2 esports
Theo Dan (Saracens, 6 caps)3 esports
Will Stuart (Bath Rugby, 32 caps)4 esports
Maro Itoje (Saracens, 75 caps)5 esports
Ollie Chessum (Leicester Tigers, 17 caps)6 esports
Tom Curry (Sale Sharks, 49 caps)7 esports
Sam Underhill (Bath Rugby, 29 caps)8 esports
Ben Earl (Saracens, 24 caps)Replacements:16 esports
Jamie George (Saracens, 84 caps)17 esports
Bevan Rodd (Sale Sharks, 4 caps)18 esports
Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers, 106 caps)19 esports
David Ribbans (Toulon, 9 caps)20 esports
Lewis Ludlam (Northampton Saints, 24 caps)21 esports
Danny Care (Harlequins, 95 caps)22 esports
George Ford – vice-captain (Sale Sharks, 90 caps)23 esports
Ollie Lawrence (Bath Rugby, 20 caps) More aboutEngland RugbyArgentina rugbyTom CurryBongi MbonambiSteve BorthwickRugby World CupJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesComments1/3Curry starts as England reveal team to face ArgentinaCurry starts as England reveal team to face ArgentinaBen Youngs will make his 127th appearance at scrum half Getty ImagesCurry starts as England reveal team to face ArgentinaHenry Arundell (left) and Marcus Smith will combine in the back three Getty ImagesCurry starts as England reveal team to face ArgentinaTom Curry has been picked to start despite Getty Images✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today esports
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