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Steve Borthwick faces defining week as dominant Springboks condemn England to fifth straight loss - South Africa 45-21 England: The double reigning world champion Springboks outclassed their visitors
The Springboks started strongly and had a two-man advantage in the closing stages.
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Springboks v England: Five takeaways as 24-point margin ‘flattered’ visitors while ‘flawless’ Damian Willemse sweetened special night
Following South Africa's 45-21 demolition of England at Ellis Park, here are our five takeaways from the Nations Championship clash in Johannesburg.
Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth are out of the Springbok squad to face England early on Saturday evening. Unconfirmed reports emanating from the Springbok camp say that Paul de Villiers will start in place of Kolisi with Pieter Steph du Toit moving to lock. Cameron Hanekom will start in the seven jersey.
England lost 45-21 to South Africa in Johannesburg in their opening match in the inaugural Nations Championship on Saturday.
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Springboks weather pre-game loss of Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth to blow England away at Ellis Park
The Springboks kicked off their Nations Championship campaign with a 45-21 victory over England at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday.
South Africa vs England LIVE: Latest score and updates as Springboks en route to impressive win - Steve Borthwick’s side face a daunting challenge against the world champions as they start their Natio
