Freddie Steward, the England Rugby player, is expected to make a comeback in the team's World Cup semi-final clash against South Africa. Steward's fight to regain his spot in the starting lineup has been a hotly discussed topic in the media leading up to the selection reveal. The match will see Steward playing at fullback, with Owen Farrell at fly-half and George Ford on the bench. There are also suggestions that Marcus Smith may be included on the bench. The news comes as the media coverage around England's Rugby World Cup campaign intensifies, with increased access for journalists and heightened interest in the team's preparations.
Marcus Smith is understood to be out of the RWC semi final with a concussion. Freddie Steward to start at full back against South Africa. ✍️ @willgkelleher https://t.co/SVp93IBvnH
Reports coming out that Freddie Steward will start at fullback this weekend. Think everyone expected it, need his aerial abilities to try and counter South Africa’s kicking game. #RWC2023
Breaking: Steward set to return at 15 for England in World Cup semi-final v South Africa with Farrell continuing at 10 and Ford on bench again. Some suggestion Smith may be on bench too but not sure. Story on @MailSport now… https://t.co/xx9FeOkj4E
Freddie Steward is back at it with England on the training ground this week, his fight to win back his spot in the starting team being a hotly reported media topic in the build-up to Thursday's big selection reveal. #ENGvRSA #RWC2023 #EnglandRugby https://t.co/RCMGG1P8R5
Kevin Sinfield: ‘Brave, battered Marcus Smith has become a world-class No 15’ Intriguing selection choice for #ENG this week. Smith or Steward at 15? Smith on modified training after his bruising Fiji game. Steward training in front of cameras… 🤔 https://t.co/fRM729NiR0
NO LONGER UNDER THE RADAR: The media pack following England ramped up on Tuesday, with vision access in Paris featuring a football match in which Steve Borthwick even had a kick. #ENGvRSA #RWC2023 #EnglandRugby https://t.co/HnGhqcHM4H
How England can shock the Springboks: A 6-2 bench, bring back Freddie Steward and start Joe Marler. ✍️@CRichardsonTel #TelegraphRugby | #RWC2023