David Coetzer, Phendulani Buthelezi, Tiaan van der Merwe and Alulutho Tshakweni will all earn their first starts of the tournament in this crunch match.

Another change to the team is at inside centre where the former Grey captain Rikus Pretorius returns from injury

The coach Chean Roux says despite injuries he has picked a good side.

“There was an injury and another recovering from injury, while we also opted to bring on fresh leg.

“We think this is a very good side, and we are looking forward to the game.”

“England are a very physical and well-coached side. Their set pieces are very good and they have two brilliant wingers, so we need to counter that.”

This evening’s semi-final between the BabyBoks and England kicks off at 19:00.

Junior Springbok team to face England - 15 Gianni Lombard (Golden Lions),14 Tyrone Green (Golden Lions), 13 Manuel Rass (Golden Lions), 12 Rikus Pretorius (Western Province), 11 Wandisile Simelane (Golden Lions), 10 David Coetzer (Western Province), 9 Zak Burger (Sharks), 8 Muller Uys (Western Province), 7 PJ Steenkamp (Golden Lions), 6 Phendulani Buthelezi (Sharks), 5 Ruan Nortje (Blue Bulls), 4 Salmaan Moerat (captain - Western Province), 3 Sazi Sandi (Western Province), 2 Tiaan van der Merwe (Golden Lions), 1 Alulutho Tshakweni (Eastern Province).

Replacements - 16 Schalk Erasmus (Western Province), 17 Leon Lyons (Western Province), 18 Asenathi Ntlabakanye (Golden Lions), 19 Ben-Jason Dixon (Western Province), 20 Dian Schoonees (Golden Lions), 21 Jack Hart (Golden Lions), 22 Lubabalo Dobela (Free State), 23 Sihle Njezula (Western Province).

Morgan Piek OFM Sport