Sackey pinching himself

England wing Paul Sackey is "overwhelmed" by the frenzy surrounding Saturday's World Cup final against South Africa.

Not only will the Wasps wing be part of England's bid to make rugby history by retaining the Webb Ellis Trophy, he also finds himself marking Springboks try machine Bryan Habana.

"I am overwhelmed by the whole experience. I can't wait to get on the field and get that game over - and stop the nerves," said Sackey. "To play for England on the biggest stage is a dream come true."

England head coach Brian Ashton has made one enforced change from the semi-final victory over France last weekend, calling up Sale wing Mark Cueto for hamstring injury victim Josh Lewsey.

The final will be Cueto's fourth start of the tournament, but his first since the pool victory over Tonga almost three weeks ago. He began the World Cup as England's full-back against the United States.

Centre Mike Catt, 36 last month, will become the oldest player to feature in a World Cup final. Four years ago in Sydney, he was left out of the final and replaced by Mike Tindall.

Catt's midfield partner Mathew Tait, meanwhile, is the youngest England player to line up in a final, aged 21.

England head coach Brian Ashton said: "As with every week, we discuss every position, and it was a pretty close call.

"It was the fact Mark has played a lot of international rugby in the back three, and we expect a fair old aerial bombardment on Saturday."