Robinson rallies England underdogs

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Wilkinson guided England to a famous victory in June 2000, kicking all 27 points as they began a trend of regular victories over the southern hemisphere heavyweights under Clive Woodward's coaching regime.

Robinson said: "One man doesn't make a team. Jonny obviously gives us a lot, but it is for the rest of the guys to stand up and take responsibility for their roles. This has got to be a collective effort. We can't just think that Jonny, with his boot and skills he brings to the table, is going to win us this game on his own."

He added: "You have got guys who are taking responsibility. You have got your Jonny Wilkinson's and your Mark Regan's, guys who have been around the block and know what it is about."

Wilkinson and skipper Robinson have collected more than half the total number of caps a rookie England team will take with them into battle at Vodacom Park - 172, compared with South Africa's 418.

Having already retired from club rugby following an illustrious stint with last season's Guinness Premiership champions Sale Sharks, Robinson's Test career has a maximum of five months to run.

He will call time once England's World Cup campaign ends in France later this year, but there is still unfinished business, such as a first international appearance against the Springboks on South African soil.

Robinson added: "For me, any game could be my last game, so I want to make sure I play the best I can possibly play for England during this short period of time.

"It is an exciting time for me, and I am glad it will work out this way. It would be nice to finish playing at the highest level playing for England. It is an honour and a privilege to captain this team, and I feel we have some great players. There is some good young talent, and hopefully that will come through on Saturday.

"I am really looking forward to it. For me, throughout my career I have always wanted to play against the best players in the world, and South Africa have got some of the best players in the world. The challenge is there, and it is for us to rise to that challenge and meet it head-on."