"If he and the team - and South Africa - will have me, I would love nothing more than to play cricket for my country again." The forwards remain unchanged, though uncapped loosehead prop Bevan Rodd - called up this week ahead of Mako Vunipola after Joe Marler tested positive for Covid-19 - is among the replacements. At the other end, the recalled Shayne Lavery proved a nuisance and caused Albion keeper Sam Johnstone to pull off a smart close-range save. Thomas has been the left tackle since being taken No 4 overall in the 2020 draft. He was having an exceptional season before being hurt, so expect him back on the left side if he plays.