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Springboks overpower England amid coaching pressure on Borthwick

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 6:17 PM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Springboks overpower England amid coaching pressure on Borthwick

Summary

South Africa scored seven tries in a dominant victory over England at Ellis Park in their Nations Championship opener on July 4, 2026. Despite a strong response after a challenging start, England finished with 13 men after yellow cards for Tommy Freeman and Guy Pepper. England struggled with discipline throughout, leading to their fifth consecutive Test defeat and raising questions about head coach Steve Borthwick's future. Late tries by Ellis Genge, George Martin, and Alex Coles could not overcome South Africa's early lead and second-half dominance.

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By the Numbers

•South Africa scores seven tries in a comprehensive victory.
•England finishes with 13 players due to yellow cards.
•Borthwick's side faces a fifth consecutive Test defeat.
•England reduces a 13-point deficit to three at halftime.
•Coaching questions arise as England seeks to turn the tide.

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6:17 PMYahoo Sports — England blown away by Springboks to heap more pressure on Borthwick

What they're saying

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A fifth Test defeat in a row for England and little evidence of the great reset promised for the Nations Championship after their humbling Six Nations campaign. South Africa ran in seven tries in a statement victory that ramps up the pressure on Steve Borthwick.
— Yahoo Sports

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