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England select Goode at fly-half England select Goode at fly-half
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Andy Goode will start at fly-half for England when they face South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday.Andy Goode will start at fly-half for England when they face South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday.
The 26-year-old Leicester player replaces the injured Charlie Hodgson.The 26-year-old Leicester player replaces the injured Charlie Hodgson.
There are three other changes to the XV which beat the Springboks 23-21 last weekend, with Lee Mears, Chris Jones and Phil Vickery being handed starts.There are three other changes to the XV which beat the Springboks 23-21 last weekend, with Lee Mears, Chris Jones and Phil Vickery being handed starts.
The London Wasps pair of Tim Payne and Mark van Gisbergen, who were called up to the squad on Monday, are named among the replacements.The London Wasps pair of Tim Payne and Mark van Gisbergen, who were called up to the squad on Monday, are named among the replacements.
Goode was always in pole position to step into Hodgson's shoes after replacing the Sale fly-half when he was carried off injured just before half-time last Saturday.Goode was always in pole position to step into Hodgson's shoes after replacing the Sale fly-half when he was carried off injured just before half-time last Saturday.
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When Goode came on South Africa led 13-6 and he was a steadying influence as England fought back to claim a narrow victory, avoiding a record eighth defeat in a row.When Goode came on South Africa led 13-6 and he was a steadying influence as England fought back to claim a narrow victory, avoiding a record eighth defeat in a row.
With Hodgson joining Jonny Wilkinson on the long-term injury list England's fly-half options are down to the bare bones.With Hodgson joining Jonny Wilkinson on the long-term injury list England's fly-half options are down to the bare bones.
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Up front there are two changes in the front row with Vickery's selection the more significant.Up front there are two changes in the front row with Vickery's selection the more significant.
The Wasps prop, who had not played for England for a year due to injury, also came on as a replacement last Saturday.The Wasps prop, who had not played for England for a year due to injury, also came on as a replacement last Saturday.
His presence notably lifted a floundering England side and he plunged over for the match-winning try.His presence notably lifted a floundering England side and he plunged over for the match-winning try.
Vickery, normally a tight-head, will start at loose-head prop in place of Andrew Sheridan, who like Hodgson is out for the rest of the season because of an injury sustained against the Boks.Vickery, normally a tight-head, will start at loose-head prop in place of Andrew Sheridan, who like Hodgson is out for the rest of the season because of an injury sustained against the Boks.
Vickery, who will be winning his 49th cap, is joined in the front row by Bath hooker Mears.Vickery, who will be winning his 49th cap, is joined in the front row by Bath hooker Mears.
Behind them Sale lock Jones is handed his chance alongside Tom Palmer in a mobile second row.Behind them Sale lock Jones is handed his chance alongside Tom Palmer in a mobile second row.
England are chasing their eighth win in a row over South Africa, who have not won at Twickenham since 1997.England are chasing their eighth win in a row over South Africa, who have not won at Twickenham since 1997.


England: Lewsey; Cueto, Tait, Noon, Cohen; Goode, Richards; Vickery, Mears, White, Palmer, Jones, Worsley, Sanderson, Corry. Replacements: Chuter, Payne, Kay, Moody, Perry, Flood, Van Gisbergen.England: Lewsey; Cueto, Tait, Noon, Cohen; Goode, Richards; Vickery, Mears, White, Palmer, Jones, Worsley, Sanderson, Corry. Replacements: Chuter, Payne, Kay, Moody, Perry, Flood, Van Gisbergen.