The Tri-Nations champions arrived in Britain hoping to complete a rare Grand Slam of the home nations but that dream was derailed with a 17-12 defeat to Ireland.

Jake Whites side arrive at Twickenham aiming to end a losing run of five successive defeats against the world champions.

With so much at stake, Saturday promises to be a ferocious encounter and Lewsey knows the Springboks have players capable of making England pay for the embarrassing flop in Dublin.

One of the worst things you can do against a good side is score or beat them because that just upsets them and they come back even more determined, he said.

And I know how wed react if we lost the week before - wed want to rectify things.

They want to finish their season on a high and beat us. They will be massively motivated and have the players to cause a huge amount of damage.

England boss Andy Robinson is determined to inject some much-needed creativity and flair into his sides attacking play.

They had few problems creating openings against Canada in last Saturdays 70-0 triumph but South Africa are a different kettle of fish altogether and try-scoring opportunities are likely to be at a premium.

But Lewsey said: If were to emulate what we did last year and win the World Cup in 2007 we need to start pushing the boundaries again. We played well against Canada and must continue that.

But playing good rugby is not just about moving the ball wide.

Its about choosing the right options and being unpredictable.

If you play by numbers and stick to a set plan its very easy to defend against - youd be crucified by South Africas blitz defence.

Wasps forward Joe Worsley will return after a leg injury with Gloucester forward Andy Hazell, who made an encouraging debut against Canada, dropping to the bench.

Robinson has otherwise retained the side that comfortably accounted for the Canadians, although Leicester's uncapped scrum-half Harry Ellis has won a bench place.

Jason Robinson keeps the captaincy in light of Jonny WIlkinsons continuing injury.

Springboks coach White has made one enforced change, with wing Jean de Villiers promoted to replace Ashwin Willemse.

England: J Robinson (capt); M Cueto, H Paul, M Tindall, J Lewsey); C Hodgson, A Gomarsall; G Rowntree, S Thompson, J White, D Grewcock, S Borthwick, J Worsley, L Moody, M Corry.

Replacements: A Titterrell, A Sheridan, B Kay, A Hazell, H Ellis, W Greenwood, B Cohen.

South Africa: P Montgomery ; B Paulse, M Joubert, D Wet Barry, J de Villiers; J van der Westhuyzen, F du Preez; O du Randt, J Smit (capt), E Andrews, B Botha, V Matfield, S Burger, A J Venter, J van Niekerk.

Replacements: H Shimange, C J van der Linde, D Rossouw, G Britz, M Claasens J Fourie, B Habana.