Pollock remains on bench as Furbank makes England XV to face South Africa

George Furbank will make his first England start since 2024 after being selected for Saturday's Nations Championship opener against South Africa, while Henry Pollock remains on the bench.

Pollock's strong domestic form for Northampton Saints had put him in contention to make his second Test start, but the 21-year-old misses out with Tom Curry and Ben Earl preferred in the back row.