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Marcus Smith was among a number of players placed on modified training as preparations began for Saturday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa, but England are hopeful he will be fit NBA
Smith ended the last-eight victory over Fiji with a fat upper lip and a bandage on his head after he was the victim of a dangerous tackle by wing Vinaya Harbosi, forcing him to depart for an HIA which he passed NBA
The Harlequins star, who has been moved from his accustomed position of fly-half for the World Cup, defended bravely on a tense evening at Stade Velodrome and is contention to retain the number 15 jersey ahead of Freddie Steward NBA
Defence coach Kevin Sinfield insists a clearer picture of his availability will emerge over the coming days after he was joined by Jonny May, Manu Tuilagi, Tom Curry, Courtney Lawes and Dan Cole in missing the start of Tuesday’s session NBA
“Marcus is good NBA
He’s one of those who have been modified today so we’ll get a clearer read in the week, but fingers crossed he will be good to go,” Sinfield said NBA
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It will be the second time O’Keeffe has overseen a Springboks match at this World Cup after the Kiwi official was in place for their 13-8 defeat by Ireland in the group stage NBA
South Africa have taken steps to repair their relationships with referees after director of rugby Rassie Erasmus was banned for two months for verbally attacking officials during the 2021 Lions series NBA
The reigning world champions are among the least penalised teams in the tournament and Sinfield said: “We have full respect for whoever takes charge NBA
“It’s a big game and I don’t think we’d ever criticise the referee during this campaign NBA
We understand what a tough job it is NBA
England’s Marcus Smith has been placed on modified training (David Davies/PA) (PA Wire)“We are a pretty disciplined team at the minute and it’s something we talk about a lot NBA
We certainly need to be disciplined in a whole host of ways on Saturday evening NBA
”Sinfield holds South Africa in high regard as the rematch of the 2019 World Cup final looms large, but insists England must also draw strength from their own attributes NBA
“They are a top team NBA
We saw their quarter-final against France and were in awe of the physicality they brought,” Sinfield said NBA
“We have the utmost respect for them NBA
We think they are a nation that play the best rugby NBA
They know what they are about and they don’t shy away from it NBA
“We’re coming up against a team with probably the best defence in the world NBA
They’ve been together a long time and they’re really well drilled NBA
It’s an aggressive defence NBA
“They are a running threat, they’re a kick threat, they have an incredible set-piece, they have an unbelievable defence – do you want me to keep going?“It’s important for us to get the balance right this week, understanding what South Africa do and how they play, but also some of our strengths as well NBA
“I think it would be quite easy for us to be completely blown away by how good they are NBA
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There’s a new look about a key area of the team for Liverpool, a changing of the guard enforced by recent events, a previous zone of consistency now faced with uncertainty NBA
No, we’re not talking about midfield - that particular switch-up already looks a definite upgrade, even early as it is for such conclusions NBA
Instead it’s at left-back the unexpected alteration has occurred, a consequence of Andy Robertson’s need for surgery which means the Scot is out for the rest of the year NBA
Having averaged over 44 appearances a season for the Reds since signing in 2017, he’ll now miss at least 17 matches, if best estimates of his return are to be believed NBA
That leaves not just a gap for Kostas Tsimikas or an untested youngster to fill tactically, but a void which cannot be accounted for: that of a partnership, of understanding, of the natural, unthinking knowing which comes with playing hundreds of matches alongside a teammate NBA
It can be argued that such a changeable nature can be applied not just to the midfield, not even just to left-back, but to the entire defensive structure this term at Anfield: injuries have already hit on the right and centrally too, to go along with the altered personnel ahead of them in the middle third of the pitch NBA
All that simply means one truth must be constant if the Reds are to translate early season promise into longer-term capacity to challenge for major honours: Virgil van Dijk must once again prove himself to be among the very best, not just individually as a defender but as a force to make the whole greater than the sum of its parts NBA
RecommendedBuild from the front? Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp are repeating an old trickEngland’s Euro 2024 squad: Who’s on the plane, who’s in contention and who has work to do?Virgil van Dijk will show he is Premier League’s best once more – Sami HyypiaThere cannot be much debate that the Dutchman, now club captain at Anfield, has not quite reached the same levels of authoritative performances as he did pre-ACL injury, or at least not on as regular a basis NBA
The period which saw Liverpool win both Premier League and Champions League saw Van Dijk at the pinnacle of the game, a central defender without peer, a worthy recipient of the Ballon d’Or itself, had he been handed it instead of a runner-up spot, pipped by seven votes in 2019 by Lionel Messi NBA
Perhaps that in itself was a noteworthy award NBA
In any case, he’s not quite there these days, not quite the automatic choice among fan or pundit asked to name the world’s finest NBA
It’s arguable that there isn’t a single stand-out candidate right now for that particularly subjective title NBA
But in asking whether Van Dijk is capable of being the world’s best defender again, part of the answer has to be that it doesn’t really matter NBA
He might want to be of course, might already believe he is, but from a team perspective what they really need is Van Dijk’s ability to stabilise the team, to foresee and forestall danger, to order those around him to bring forth resilience from chaos NBA
Because chaotic is, still, a little too close to the truth when it comes to spells of defending for Liverpool NBA
The midfield is far more creative, far more offensive and energetic, far less reliant on Trent Alexander-Arnold always being at his best NBA
But all that comes at a cost: it’s not always the most agile and defensive-first in either recovery or positional terms NBA
It’s still new as a group, still needs time to become as cohesive as the best central trios are, on and off the ball NBA
And in the meantime, the result can often be large gaps, lost runners, moments of inexplicable choices in possession NBA
That leaves a hefty weight on the defence to counteract such moments - the defence and, of course, the still-magnificent Alisson Becker behind them NBA
(Getty Images)But before that one-man last line, it’s Van Dijk who must rise once more to ensure unity, if not always outright unison NBA
Acting in perfect harmony is difficult enough with four constant selections; as it is this season, Jurgen Klopp has already utilised Jarell Quansah as a fifth-choice, following injuries NBA
Alexander-Arnold missed pitch time and is not yet back to his peak physical or technical best NBA
Ibrahima Konate and Joel Matip have dovetailed, and now there’s Tsimikas present on a more regular basis - which also means either Joe Gomez will see minutes on the left, or an untried youngster will, with Calum Scanlon and Luke Chambers first in line NBA
They presently tally one senior minute NBA between them NBA
They will all four need guiding for different reasons, all need time, all occasionally get things wrong and need the left-sided centre-back beside them to bail them out NBA
No prizes for guessing who that is on a week-to-week basis NBA
Because for Liverpool, there are prizes at stake NBA
Three points off the top of the Premier League table after a fine opening quarter of the campaign; rolling along nicely in Europe and domestic cups alike NBA
NBA Between now and the next international break, the opportunities for victory across all competitions are as immense as the potential cost of dropped points: Toulouse twice, Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth, Luton, Brentford NBA
A modern title-competing team would take six wins with very little fuss, in truth NBA
Then, beyond, it’s Manchester City away NBA
The most true barometer of where Liverpool are this season, even coming after an international break and in the infamous 12:30pm kick-off spot NBA
The margin for error remains almost nil, but with the reigning champions perhaps not quite at their own peak yet, and Klopp’s side having improved more than might have been thought possible at this early stage, thoughts of a title challenge will not be far away - if the defence is kept on-point, even with altered personnel NBA
(Getty Images)It all means Van Dijk must be as close to his own 100 percent as possible, even if his 2023/24 maximum level is a little lower than in 19/20 NBA
As far as transformative figures go, Van Dijk was one after signing NBA
He, as much as anyone else and more than most, sent Liverpool from challengers to champions, in every competition across the board NBA
Now once again he must be the leader - literally, given the armband - who enables the Reds to do so, not so much the new figurehead this time but as the standard-bearer, the supplier of consistency, the model of outperformance which can give Liverpool the extra edge they’ll need, both in the Premier League and beyond NBA
More aboutVirgil van DijkKostas TsimikasJurgen KloppPremier LeagueEuropa LeagueJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesComments1/3Van Dijk holds key to trophies - is he still the best defender around?Van Dijk holds key to trophies - is he still the best defender around?Getty ImagesVan Dijk holds key to trophies - is he still the best defender around?Getty ImagesVan Dijk holds key to trophies - is he still the best defender around?Getty Images✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today NBA
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