Summary

  • South Africa beat England 42-39 at Ellis Park in first Test of three

  • England's fourth Test defeat in a row

  • Daly, Brown & Farrell tries gave England 24-3 lead after 18 minutes

  • Nkosi (two), Le Roux & De Klerk put hosts 29-27 ahead at half-time

  • Dyantyi extended SA lead after Mako Vunipola yellow card

  • Itoje and May tries gave England late hope but hosts held on

  1. Farewellpublished at 18:14 British Summer Time 9 June 2018

    South Africa 42-39 England

    Well, I hope you have all got your breath back.

    I won't be live texting the next Test - which is just as well.

    You can read James Standley's report here.

    Until next time.

  2. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 18:12 British Summer Time 9 June 2018

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    Sean: Faf, Thor and Willie immense. Not the best performance, we need to learn how to defend but a win's a win and after the horror show us South Africans have been put through in the last few years, we’ll take it.

  3. 'It was a beautiful game' - Kolisipublished at 18:12 British Summer Time 9 June 2018

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    South Africa captain Siya Kolisi on Sky Sports: "It was a beautiful game. We worked really hard to make sure we were ready for this game, and thanks to everyone for coming out to support us - this is my favourite ground to play at for the Springboks.

    "I didn't need to say anything [when England scored their third try], we knew what we were doing wrong, we just had to pick the tempo up and we did that and it worked in our favour.

    "We were all part of the win today, all you have to worry about is your effort you put in. So, all the debutants did what they were picked for, what they do in Super Rugby."

  4. 'Credit to the guys for coming back' - De Klerkpublished at 18:10 British Summer Time 9 June 2018

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    South Africa scrum-half Faf de Klerk on Sky Sports: "It's great to be back - I can't complain.

    "I think we knew how we wanted to play after the first 20 minutes and those early tries. Great credit to the guys for coming back after conceding early tries, and then we just kept going and going and going."

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    Get Involvedpublished at 18:08 British Summer Time 9 June 2018

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    Stuart Charles: May will be furious at his teammates for not being as committed as he has. Brilliant game from him.

    Debs: Daly was absolutely woeful at full-back. Plus Billy Vunipola looked a shadow of the player we remember. We need to remember this is not a vintage South Africa team...not good.

  6. 'We have to stick together' - Farrellpublished at 18:07 British Summer Time 9 June 2018

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    England skipper Owen Farrell: "We got off to a good start but then a few errors crept in. Our discipline then let us down.

    "We have to look at the game and make sure we stick together. This will make us better and get the best out of us."

  7. Postpublished at 18:06 British Summer Time 9 June 2018

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  8. 'There is a lot of work to be done' - Vermeulenpublished at 18:05 British Summer Time 9 June 2018

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    South Africa's Duane Vermeulen on Sky Sports: "We had a good pre-match speech. One thing came out is that you have to earn respect from your peers. A lot of guys put up their hands and earned the respect. We are a young side and still have work to do.

    "I was desperate to be back in the team. This green jersey means a lot to us.

    "We are happy with our performance but there is a lot of work to be done.

    "We have to take it step by step. If the guys work like that then there are lot of good things to come."

  9. 'We'll work on our discipline' - Vunipolapublished at 18:04 British Summer Time 9 June 2018

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    England number eight Billy Vunipola speaking to Sky Sports: "We probably gave them too much front-foot ball and too much space around the ruck. It's one of those things, we still could have won this game, I thought we played well.

    "It's a great occasion and we don't like losing, but it's nice to have a strong South Africa side and they played well today.

    "We'll work on our discipline this week, there's a lot we can work on, but I think we'll be fine, we'll be fine, we always are."

  10. 'England will improve in the next two Tests'published at 18:00 British Summer Time 9 June 2018

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    Matt Dawson
    Former Lions and England scrum-half on BBC Radio 5 live

    England were good at times - playing away from home, at altitude. They nearly turned it around at the very end. But again, their poor discipline cost England. Individual errors keep costing them, and that's what the England management will be disappointed with.

    It's a tough start to be in Ellis Park - England will be better in the next two Tests. They've got a lot to look at and a lot of places where they can improve.

    George Ford Aphiwe DyantyiImage source, AFP
  11. Postpublished at 17:59 British Summer Time 9 June 2018

    South Africa 42-39 England

    What a remarkable first Test.

    England looked good in attack but made error after error in midfield - not great when you can place a pen between the sticks from 61 metres out!

    Faf de Klerk was on another level - maybe because he's shorter than the rest altitude doesn't affect him as much.

    Maybe not.

  12. 'Well done, South Africa'published at 17:58 British Summer Time 9 June 2018

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    Paul Grayson
    Former Lions and England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 live

    England were sensational in that opening quarter - it could have been embarrasing for South Africa - but they fought back well. It has to be Faf De Klerk for the man of the match - he inspired that comeback - he was the orchestrator.

    Endeavor, excitement, in a jumping Ellis Park. Well done, South Africa.

    Faf de KlerkImage source, AFP
  13. Full-timepublished at 17:56 British Summer Time 9 June 2018
    Breaking

    South Africa 42-39 England

    Nope possession lost.

    South Africa have the ball and kick it out.

    The Springboks win the first Test.

    England will rue not building on that impressive early lead.

    England Team Looking DejectedImage source, Reuters
  14. Postpublished at 79 mins

    South Africa 42-39 England

    South Africa are two yards from the tryline, but England have possession and win the pen.

    Elliot Daly is asked by Owen Farrell to gain them yards.

    I'd say the visitors are 50 yards from the line.

    They have a lineout.

  15. Postpublished at 17:55 British Summer Time 9 June 2018

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  16. 'Unbelievable pace from May'published at 17:53 British Summer Time 9 June 2018

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    Paul Grayson
    Former Lions and England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 live

    Unbelievable pace from Jonny May on the outside. Great passing through the backs to get May space, and then he turned on the after-burners to escape the South African defence.

  17. try

    Converted try - South Africa 42-39 England (May)published at 79 mins

    England are turned over, but they retrieve possession.

    It's in the hands of Jonny May.

    Who runs, and runs, and runs and goes over for a late try.

    Surely not?

    Surely?

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    Get Involvedpublished at 17:51 British Summer Time 9 June 2018

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    Stoney: Once again Robshaw has had a game to forget. He just gets in the way. We’ve got far better flankers to choose from. Time to move him along.

  19. 'It's been full of mistakes'published at 17:51 British Summer Time 9 June 2018

    South Africa 42-32 England

    Paul Grayson
    Former Lions and England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 live

    I don't know who would have predicted a scoreline like this - it's been loose, it's been full of mistakes - but there's also been some brilliant attacking plays.

  20. Penalty (Pollard)published at 76 mins

    South Africa 42-32 England

    Pollard doesn't miss.

    Ten points is now the difference.

    Four minutes remaining.

    Game over.