Tuesday 11th September 2007
England are plotting a Jonah Lomu style fixation on Bryan Habana for their crucial encounter with South Africa, much like the Springboks adopted in 1995.
The prolific Habana scored four tries on Saturday as the Springboks demolished Samoa 59-7 in their opening match.
And according to Mike Ford, the world champions' defence coach, England will be attempting to limit the flow of ball to the Blue Bulls star this Friday.
"You can't man-mark him," Ford told BBC Sport.
"What you can do is stop his source, and try to stop the ball going towards him. It is going to be a tough day but not one we are frightened of."
Ford also believes Habana's impressive early form can be partly owed to the consultancy influence of former Australia coach Eddie Jones, who is focusing on the Springboks' attacking aspect.
"Eddie Jones has got him popping up here, there and everywhere," added Ford.
"Probably a year ago he stayed on the left wing, but now he can be in the middle of the field or even on the right wing."
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