Alex Coles seeks higher meaning in England’s clash with Kolisi and hard-edged Boks

Northampton Saints forward Alex Coles, the son of two Church of England vicars, has spoken about seeking deeper meaning in rugby ahead of England's clash with South Africa. Coles previously approached Springboks captain Siya Kolisi after a Test at Twickenham to discuss racial unity, demonstrating an unusually thoughtful approach to the sport. The 23-year-old is eager to test himself against the hard-edged Springboks, who are widely regarded as one of the most formidable and spiritually motivated teams in world rugby.