Nations Championship: Do England’s rugby players face greater challenge at altitude in South Africa?

England's rugby players are set to face South Africa's Springboks, the world champions, at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, where the high altitude poses a significant physical challenge. The article draws a comparison with England's footballers, who are also preparing to play at altitude against Mexico in the Azteca Stadium in a World Cup knockout match. The piece explores whether the rugby players face an even greater challenge than their football counterparts given the thin air at Ellis Park.