# Rugby: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says they have the utmost respect for England ahead of next Saturday’s Nations Championship opener at Ellis Park. England’s coach Steve Borthwick’s squad includes five uncapped players, including South African-born centre Benhard Janse van Rensburg. Erasmus has shot down suggestions England’s performance in the Six Nations could influence their morale, saying Borthwick has picked a strong and competitive squad that will be difficult to beat:
Rugby: Erasmus full of praise for a very competitive England squad [SOUND]
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