South Africa beat England 23-12 in second Test in Bloemfontein
England lose series and fall to fifth Test defeat in row
England fail to score for 67 minutes
Brown & May score early England tries
Vermeulen try helps hosts lead 13-12 at half-time
Penalty try extends hosts' lead
Hughes yellow card in 69th minute
Hello there! Last week gave us two thrilling fixtures but also two disappointing defeats for the northern hemisphere teams.
Australia ended Ireland's record-breaking 12-game winning run with an impressive victory while South Africa heaped more pain on England whose losing streak continued.
Ireland are first up today, trying to right those wrongs before England get their chance later this afternoon.
Game on...
Image source, Getty ImagesLast Saturday was pretty special.
England and Ireland going up against two of the southern hemisphere's best in two titanic tussles.
If this week is half as good then we're in for a treat...
Image source, Rex Features