Nations Championship | Packed house expected at Ellis Park for highly anticipated England test

The Springboks and England are set to face-off in the opening round of the Nations Championship later today, at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.

This match marks the 48th Test between the two sides, with the Springboks currently ranked first in the world, and England sixth.

The Springboks are expected to be in strong form, having won three of the four matches against England in Johannesburg since 1972.

SABC News Senior Reporter Simon Burke previews this exciting encounter for us at the Ellis Park Stadium, in Johannesburg.

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