Ticket sales for the Springboks' Test against England at Ellis Park have been slower than expected, with SA Rugby hopeful of a late surge.

England’s match against South Africa could be marked by scores of empty seats at Ellis Park. In a blow to the Nations Championship on its opening weekend, a report in Rapport, the South African newspaper,

Manie Libbok will start in place of the injured Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu at fly-half for South Africa against England on Saturday.

The Springboks on Monday confirmed their team to face England in their Nations Championship opener at Ellis Park.

While specific sales figures have not been forthcoming, Ellis Park should have around 55,000 fans in the stands when the Springboks and England face off in the first Nations Championship clash between them in Joburg this Saturday (kick-off 5.

Victor Matfield voices concern ahead of the Springboks' crucial clash against England at Ellis Park, as South Africa's world No.1 status hangs in the balance.

The Springboks and their arch-rivals England have enjoyed a rich history when it comes to Tests over the years - dating back as far as 1906.

Our take on how England will line up against the Springboks this weekend.