Van Poortvliet to start at scrum-half for England against South Africa
ESPN Rugby • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 2:01 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Jack van Poortvliet has secured the starting scrum-half position for England in their Nations Championship opener against South Africa. The match is scheduled to take place on Saturday at Ellis Park. Van Poortvliet's selection marks a key moment in his international career, suggesting confidence in his abilities as England looks to commence the tournament strongly. Further details on the team's lineup and strategies are anticipated leading up to kickoff.
- •Jack van Poortvliet starts at scrum-half for England
- •Match against South Africa on Saturday
- •Game set to occur at Ellis Park
- •Significant moment in Van Poortvliet's career
- •England aims to start the tournament on a high note
- 2:34 PMESPN Rugby — Van Poortvliet to start at scrum-half for England
"Jack van Poortvliet has won the race to start at scrum-half in England's Nations Championship opener against South Africa at Ellis Park on Saturday.
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