The Good, The Bad & The Rugby

England's Team to Face South Africa REVEALED | Mike Brown Gives His Verdict

July 2, 2026ยท27 min
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Mike Brown joins Payno to react to Steve Borthwick's England team selection ahead of the blockbuster Test against South Africa. From Tommy Freeman at 13 to Tom Curry's massive back row battle, Brown gives his verdict on England's chances against the world champion Springboks. 01:53 ๐Ÿ‰ Starting XV Breakdown 03:20 ๐Ÿ’ฌ Freeman at 13 Debate 04:53 โšก Van Poortvliet and Curry Spotlight 09:21 ๐ŸŽ–๏ธ Caps and Experience Gap 11:20 ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Furbank Fullback Fundamentals 13:24 โ›ฐ๏ธ Altitude Reality Check 16:23 ๐Ÿ”ฅ Ellis Park Hostility 19:38 ๐Ÿ“ Composite XV Picks 22:35 ๐ŸŽฏ How England Can Upset 24:36 ๐Ÿ”ฎ Prediction and Wrap Up Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code gbr at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/gbr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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