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Freddie Steward is set to make a comeback for England in the Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa. Steward's fight to win back his spot in the starting team has been widely reported in the media. He is expected to replace Smith in the crucial match, with Farrell continuing at 10 and Ford on the bench. The selection reveal for the match is scheduled for Thursday. The news has generated significant interest in the build-up to the semi-final.
Steward set to replace Smith for England’s semi-final with South Africa https://t.co/FkTTu5KQTn
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
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
A "world-class 15" despite getting "face smashed all over the place". - The Kevin Sinfield verdict on Marcus Smith as the England No15, from Liam Heagney 👨💻 in Paris. #ENGvRSA #RWC2023 #EnglandRugby Click below for more ⤵️ https://t.co/SogvKAHyBn
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