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Southgate chases ‘missing piece’ in World Cup year

England manager Gareth Southgate has set his sights on the nation’s “missing piece” as he targets World Cup glory in 2022.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 20: Duane Vermeulen of South Africa is tackled by Tom Curry and Jonny May of England during the Autumn Nations Series match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens - RFU/The RFU Collection via Getty Images)

Jones: Will ageing Boks make it to 2023?

England coach Eddie Jones has questioned whether the Springbok veterans will be able to sustain their excellent form until the 2023 World Cup.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Billy Stickland/INPHO/Shutterstock/BackpagePix (12611048u) England vs South Africa. South Africa's Damian de Allende comes up against Marcus Smith and Joe Marchant of England Autumn Nations Series, Twickenham Stadium, London, England - 20 Nov 2021

Boks set for Twickenham rematch in 2022

England have officially confirmed their four-Test schedule for the 2022 Autumn Nations Series, which includes a rematch against the Springboks at Twickenham in November.

Gareth Southgate signs extension with England until 2024

England manager Gareth Southgate is set to remain as England manager until 2024, after he and assistant Steve Holland signed new contracts.

epa09593971 Cobus Reinach (C) of South Africa carries the ball during the Rugby Union Autumn International Test match between England and South Africa in London, Britain, 20 November 2021. EPA/FACUNDO ARRIZABALAGA

England snatch late victory over Springboks

Marcus Smith kicked a 79th-minute penalty to give England a one-point win over the Springboks in a thrilling see-saw encounter at Twickenham on Saturday.

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Cobus Reinach of South Africa during the South African national men's rugby team captain's run at Peffermill Playing Fields on November 12, 2021 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Pollard, Reinach in, Jantjies duo out for Boks

Handre Pollard and Cobus Reinach have rotated back into the starting lineup in three changes to the Springbok team to face England at Twickenham on Saturday.

Swiss pip Italy for World Cup ticket as Kane fires England to Qatar

European champions Italy missed out on automatic qualification for next year’s World Cup after being held to a goalless draw by Northern Ireland in Belfast on Monday, ceding top spot in Group C to Switzerland who beat Bulgaria 4-0.

Southgate will treat San Marino with same respect as any other nation

England need just a point from San Marino to reach the 2022 World Cup but Gareth Southgate insists he will treat the side ranked lowest in the world with the same respect as any other opponent, having hinted Harry Kane could start on Monday night.

Southgate will rotate his players as England bid to seal WC spot

Gareth Southgate will rotate his squad in San Marino as England look to seal World Cup qualification and end a memorable year on a high.

‘Be a monster’ – England’s Tammy Abraham hails Jose Mourinho pep talk

England striker Tammy Abraham believes he has been turned into a “monster” by Roma boss Jose Mourinho.