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. Postpublished at 43 mins

    South Africa 29-27 England

    The Pavel Nedved of rugby, Faf de Klerk, scurries away from the scrum to try to get another attack going.

    He tries to offload but the ball catches Goerge Ford.

    Another SA scrum.

  2. Postpublished at 41 mins

    South Africa 29-27 England

    What a run by RG Snyman - the altitude hasn't affected the 6ft 9in 18st fella, yet.

    He sets the wheels in motion for this half.

  3. Kick-offpublished at 17:09 British Summer Time 9 June 2018

    South Africa 29-27 England

    We are back under way.

  4. Postpublished at 17:09 British Summer Time 9 June 2018

    South Africa 29-27 England

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  6. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 17:07 British Summer Time 9 June 2018

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    Justin: We should not lose hope guys - England are only two points down away from home and in a tough altitude - have faith.

    Mark Taylor: Not a good day for England vs South Africa, the women are getting battered in the cricket as well. The way it's going, there could be similar scores too.

  7. Listen to the second half live on 5 livepublished at 17:06 British Summer Time 9 June 2018

    South Africa 29-27 England

    BBC Radio 5 live

    You can listen to BBC Radio 5 live commentary of the second half of this already classic contest - Chris Jones and the team will try not to combust.

  8. 'It's all about possession'published at 17:04 British Summer Time 9 June 2018

    HT: South Africa 29-27 England

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

    It's all about possession, and England had all the ball in the first session and that's when they did the damage. But since then they've tired a bit, given away two gifts, and there's been a real swing in possession in South Africa's favour.

    Owen FarrellImage source, EPA
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    Get Involvedpublished at 17:01 British Summer Time 9 June 2018

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    Steve Thomas: A half of two halves.

    Trevor Davies: Love it how when England went on huge unbeaten run Jones was amazing. Now people are questioning his place?

    Stoney: Well that was a first half that flattered to deceive. Eddie Jones really has lost his mojo. Great spectacle for the neutrals but bewildering for an Englishman.

  10. Postpublished at 17:00 British Summer Time 9 June 2018

    South Africa 29-27 England

    I bet we only see about 15 points in the second half.

  11. 'Your lungs burn at this altitude'published at 16:57 British Summer Time 9 June 2018

    HT: South Africa 29-27 England

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

    I can't emphasise how much it feels like your lungs are burning when playing at this altitude. The England players were out on their feet there, after expending so much energy in the first 25 minutes.

    My lungs are burning from typing in Salford

  12. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 16:55 British Summer Time 9 June 2018

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    Chris Williamson: What a great half of international rugby! Reading the comments of England fans from the first 25 mins to the last 15 mins is hilarious!

  13. Half-timepublished at 16:54 British Summer Time 9 June 2018

    South Africa 29-27 England

    Rested.

    Go and have a lie down for a bit.

  14. Penalty (Farrell)published at 40 mins

    South Africa 29-27 England

    Cripes!

    The scoring is not over.

    England have a pen which is punted over by Owen Farrell.

    I must rest my fingers.

  15. 'It's been all South Africa'published at 16:53 British Summer Time 9 June 2018

    South Africa 29-24 England

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

    You can question some of the play - but ultimately you have to be good enough with ball in hand to do something with it. England were brilliant in the first 15 minutes, but since then it's been all South Africa.

  16. 'Le Roux is outstanding to watch'published at 16:51 British Summer Time 9 June 2018

    South Africa 29-24 England

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

    South Africa have played some outstanding rugby, but England have given them some gifts. Willie Le Roux is an outstanding player to watch - he glides around the pitch - and he's scored a sensational try.

  17. try

    Converted try - South Africa 29-24 England (Le Roux)published at 39 mins

    That is sensational.

    Straight from the line-out the ball travels par avion via the excellent Faf de Klerk to the hands of the Willie le Roux, who sells a gorgeous dummy before going over.

    It's converted by Handre Pollard.

    The home side now have a five-point lead.

    An incredible half.

    Willie le RouxImage source, AFP
  18. Postpublished at 39 mins

    South Africa 22-24 England

    It's another Springboks line-out....

  19. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 16:48 British Summer Time 9 June 2018

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    Ian Butler: I would hazard to suggest that the crowd in Ellis Park are getting their money's worth.

    Nick Hughes: Some beautiful rugby on show, what a try again by N'Kosi. De Klerk's playing an amazing game! His mind and feet are so quick.

  20. Postpublished at 38 mins

    South Africa 22-24 England

    Another England error means a pen for South Africa. Handre Pollard puts more pressure on England by kicking into the corner.