Vunipola is a threat off the base of scrums and is often sent charging into the midfield off lineouts to give England front-foot ball. He also has soft hands and his ability to offload keeps opposition defences on their toes.
The return of brother Mako to the front row has lifted Billy's performances another notch, while the tireless work of groundhogs Tom Curry and Sam Underhill has freed him up to do what he does best. It is great to see Tuilagi back at his very best after such rotten luck with injuries.
Like Vunipola he provides front-foot ball off set-pieces to get England motoring. Tuilagi may be leaner these days but he still possesses the power to bulldoze defenders, while also sucking them in with dummy runs. He grabbed the opening try against New Zealand but it was in defence where he really shone, making some fantastic reads and shooting out of the line to close down passing options.
Pollard put injury and illness behind him to reclaim the Springboks No 10 shirt and is close to surpassing the form he produced at the Rugby World Cup. The year-old is big for a fly-half, weighing almost kg, and he uses that bulk to carry the ball to the line and pressurise his opposite number. Pollard is an expert goalkicker and has scored 47 points at this World Cup - one more than Owen Farrell.
His kicking from hand is also crucial in giving his powerful pack territory, while the England back three can expect a few testing high balls. Sale supporters will testify how important De Klerk is to South Africa's chances.
The scrum-half may be small in stature but he's massive when it comes to influencing matches. De Klerk will set the tempo and his sniping ability from rucks will keep England on their toes. He has also perfected his box-kicks, although it is often a source of frustration among Springboks supporters.
He kicked 19 times against Wales and England can expect more of the same as South Africa look to edge the aerial battle. Despite his size, De Klerk doesn't go hiding in defence. He is a fearless tackler who is capable of halting the biggest forwards. England's lineout was excellent against New Zealand but will be given a stern examination by the 6ft 8in Etzebeth.
He is South Africa's enforcer - an excellent defender who uses his brute strength to hold up ball-carriers and execute choke tackles, while he forms part of an impressive driving maul. He is unlikely to carry as much as ball as second-row partner Lood de Jager or flanker Peter-Steph du Toit, but Etzebeth will still be heavily involved in attack, from clearing rucks to latching onto team-mates.
The box-office winger has recovered from injury and returns to the starting XV for Saturday's decider - his first appearance against England. Kolbe's searing pace and mesmerising footwork scares the life out of defenders, but bar a break against New Zealand and try double against Italy we have yet to see the very best of him at this World Cup. Kolbe has scored seven tries in 13 Tests. South Africa's job will be to try and get him on the ball in space.
Nicknamed 'Thor', the No 8 carries to devastating effect and is an expert at slowing down opposition ball. There is more to Vermeulen's game than sheer brawn, however. His wonderful offload set up South Africa's winning try against Wales in the quarter-final. One of many potential matchwinners in the Springboks team. Billy Vunipola will lock horns again with fellow No 8 Duane Vermeulen.
Owen Farrell says England will need to be ready emotionally as well as physically for Saturday's decider. Maro Itoje was man of the match in England's win over New Zealand.
Vunipola is relishing the physical challenge presented by South Africa. Manu Tuilagi scored his 17th Test try in the win over New Zealand. Handre Pollard kicked 14 points in the semi-final win over Wales. The unqualified team will go down another qualification path, beginning with a clash against the Cook Islands.
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