South Africa leads England 45-21 in Nations Championship clash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 8:38 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
South Africa and England compete in the Nations Championship in Johannesburg. South Africa established an early lead, scoring three tries within the first 11 minutes. England showed moments of resilience, trailing 21-18 at halftime, but struggled thereafter. South Africa's dominant performance maintained their status as reigning champions, overwhelming England in the second half.
- •South Africa scores three tries in the first 11 minutes.
- •England trails 21-18 at halftime after scoring two tries.
- •South Africa dominates the second half to secure the win.
- •England has now lost five straight matches.
- •The match is part of the ongoing Nations Championship.
- 8:38 PMYahoo Sports — Boks unleash big-game brutality on Borthwick's faltering England
- 8:36 PMBBC Sport — Boks unleash big-game brutality on Borthwick's faltering England
"Defeat by South Africa can, and does, happen to any team in world rugby, but England need to stop their losing streak soon.
"Defeat by South Africa can, and does, happen to any team in world rugby, but England need to stop their losing streak soon.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 8:38 PMBoks unleash big-game brutality on Borthwick's faltering England
Defeat by South Africa can, and does, happen to any team in world rugby, but England need to stop their losing streak soon.
- BBC SportJul 4, 2026, 8:36 PMBoks unleash big-game brutality on Borthwick's faltering England
Defeat by South Africa can, and does, happen to any team in world rugby, but England need to stop their losing streak soon.
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