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England lose 45-21 to South Africa in Nations opener

Published 5 July 2026

England suffered a 45-21 defeat to South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday, extending their losing streak to five consecutive Test matches. The loss marked England's opening fixture in the inaugural Nations Championship. The Springboks raced into a 17-0 lead within the first 12 minutes at Ellis Park.

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