Steward, Marler & Martin in for England semi-final

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Venue: Stade de France, Paris Dates: Saturday, 21 October Kick-off: 20:00 BST
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Freddie Steward's aerial ability and Joe Marler's scrummage power have won them starts in England's Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa.

Steward replaces Marcus Smith, who has been training separately this week after picking up a facial knock in the quarter-final win over Fiji.

George Martin comes into the second row in place of Ollie Chessum.

Vice-captain Ellis Genge drops to the bench alongside George Ford as Owen Farrell retains his fly-half role.

More to follow.

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England: Steward; May, Marchant, Tuilagi, Daly; Farrell (capt), Mitchell; Marler, George, Cole, Itoje, Martin, Lawes, Curry, Earl.

Replacements: Dan, Genge, Sinckler, Chessum, Vunipola, Care, Ford, Lawrence.

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