Tired Springboks will give all against England

By Paul Lauener

LONDON (Reuters) - The Springboks will give their all against England on Saturday despite some signs of fatigue after a tough season, lock Bakkies Botha said on Thursday.

Botha told a news conference that the world champions would use the bench to replace anyone unable to give 100 percent for the whole 80 minutes at Twickenham.

"We've got a good bench. The guys will cover the other guys and if you can give just 40 minutes or 50 minutes you will give it your all," he said.

South Africa have complained of being jaded and had to work hard to drag themselves to narrow victories over Wales and Scotland.

Although Botha admitted some signs of tiredness, he said the Bocks were definitely up for the fight in what amounts to a repeat of last year's World Cup final.

"We're going into this test match to give 100 percent because if we're not then a side like England, can expose you," he added.

"I'd rather give my Springbok jersey, put it down on a table and say 'bring a guy in that will give it 100 percent, rather than go on the pitch and give it 90," said Botha.

"We'll go out this weekend to give it our all because we know it's our last one and then we break for the off-season back home."

(Editing by Alan Baldwin)