{"id":294172,"date":"2023-10-19T17:57:37","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T17:57:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tellmysport.com\/?p=294172"},"modified":"2023-10-19T17:57:37","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T17:57:37","slug":"marcus-smith-injury-update-as-england-vie-for-south-africa-revenge-at-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tellmysport.com\/rugby-league\/marcus-smith-injury-update-as-england-vie-for-south-africa-revenge-at-world-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Marcus Smith injury update as England vie for South Africa revenge at World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Earl and England look ahead to Rugby World Cup semi-final<\/h3>\n<p>England star Marcus Smith will reportedly be fit to face South Africa in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals on Saturday. The full-back, who produced a scintillating performance when Steve Borthwick\u2019s men thrashed Chile in the pool stages of the competition, suffered only a \u2018fat lip\u2019 during the quarter-final victory over Fiji on Sunday despite a nasty clash of heads.<\/p>\n<p>According to The Mirror, England expect Smith to be available on Saturday to again challenge Freddie Steward for the No 15 shirt.<\/p>\n<p>Smith, who kept Steward out of the team against the Pacific Islanders, was in the wars during the last-eight showdown and was also forced to wear a bandage around his head following a clash with Vinaya Habosi. The 24-year-old is regarded by many as a potential match-winner for England, despite being moved away from his usual fly-half position during the tournament.<\/p>\n<p>England were beaten by South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final four years ago as the Springboks lifted the trophy for the third time. And Borthwick\u2019s team will have their work cut out if they are to topple their rivals at the Stade de France in Paris. But England lock Maro Itoje has insisted he doesn\u2019t care about his team\u2019s underdogs tag after revealing he watched a documentary about Jason Kelce in which the NFL star said \u2018hungry dogs run faster\u2019.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> Read more&#8230; <\/strong> <strong>Princess Kate propositioned by cheeky French rugby fans telling her to divorce<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/69\/590x\/secondary\/5015914.jpg?r=1697496985042\"><\/p>\n<p>The Saracens ace explained: \u201cWhether we are underdogs or whether we are favourites, I don\u2019t really care. It is about what we do in the moment. We\u2019re going to go in there hungry. We\u2019re going to go in with absolute passion and desire.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat\u2019s going to be our goal. It takes focus and self-belief. These games don\u2019t come by too often. You want to take the bull by the horns. It\u2019s all about taking opportunities and seizing the moment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen you get to the semi-final level of World Cups everything is a contest. Every scrum, every breakdown, every carry, every set piece, you have to make it a contest. Whoever wins the most contests wins the game.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you&#8217;ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n<p> <strong> Don&#8217;t miss&#8230; <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Rugby World Cup plunged into controversy as video of &#8216;illegal charge&#8217; emerges[VIDEO] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Eddie Jones &#8216;coming clean&#8217; on Australia future as friend tells him &#8216;be honest'[QUOTES] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Fiji complain of &#8216;bias&#8217; as Rugby World Cup ref blasted after England loss[DETAILS] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/69\/590x\/secondary\/5015917.jpg?r=1697496985093\"><\/p>\n<p>England lifted their only Rugby World Cup trophy back in 2003 when they defeated Australia in the final. They have since lost to South Africa twice in the showpiece event, with their heartbreak four years ago following disappointment in the 2007 final. And the Northern Hemisphere side will be hoping to topple the Springboks for only the second time at the tournament, with South Africa beating England in four of their five previous Rugby World Cup encounters.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have achieved nothing yet,\u201d added England prop Ellis Genge. \u201cBut when you start winning you start believing. It\u2019s about actions not words. You can say it all week, but when you\u2019re properly fighting for each other it builds you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Buy all of your Rugby World Cup 2023 programmes\u00a0here<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/sport\/rugby-union\/1824549\/Marcus-Smith-England-vs-South-Africa-Rugby-World-Cup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Earl and England look ahead to Rugby World Cup semi-final England star Marcus Smith will reportedly be fit to face South Africa in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals on Saturday. 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