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Marcus Smith shining light amid a lot of gloom

England v South Africa player ratings: Marcus Smith the shining light amid a lot of gloom

After the high-octane thrills of a first half that produced five tries, the rivals settled into a nervy arm-wrestle that delivered the decisive moment when Cheslin Kolbe ran in the second of his two touch downs in the 62nd minute.

Evening Standard on MSN · 1d

England player ratings vs South Africa: Sam Underhill a machine but Freddie Steward struggles

Sam Underhill a machine but Freddie Steward struggles - England made a fast start at Allianz Stadium but Springboks proved too strong

Daily Mail on MSN · 1d

England 20-29 South Africa PLAYER RATINGS: Which home duo scored just 3/10? Who always delivers a big performance? And who do England need to see more from?

England's accuracy in the final quarter let them down as they failed to make the most of the Springboks being reduced to 14 men.

Special Kolbe torments England

Reuters · 10h

Special Kolbe torments England once again

England did not need any reminding about the quality of South Africa winger Cheslin Kolbe but he provided it anyway with two special tries as the Springboks edged their hosts 29-20 at Twickenham on Saturday.

The South African on MSN · 12h

Rassie Erasmus hails ‘special’ Cheslin Kolbe after England try double

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus paid tribute to the skill and composure of Cheslin Kolbe after the world champions' win over England.

AFP on MSN · 21h

Springboks' Erasmus hails 'special' Kolbe after England try double

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus paid tribute to the skill and composure of Cheslin Kolbe after the wing scored two tries in the world champions' 29-20 win over England at Twickenham on Saturday. This was the first time South Africa had faced England since a tense 16-15 semi-final success on their way to winning back-to-backs World Cups in France last year.

England must suffer 'challenging and painful days'

ESPN · 21h

England coach Steve Borthwick: RFU still back me after 'painful' loss

England head coach Steve Borthwick says he has the full backing of the RFU despite the team being on the worst run in six years after they fell 29-20 to South Africa on Saturday at Twickenham.

Reuters on MSN · 22h

Rugby-We will be better for this pain, says England coach Borthwick

England coach Steve Borthwick said that the yet another painful defeat, this time 29-20 to South Africa on Saturday to continue their miserable Autumn series, will help his team in the long run as they continue their development.

Stats Perform (Video) on MSN · 6h

England must suffer 'challenging and painful days' to improve - Borthwick

A 29-20 defeat to South Africa was England's third straight home defeat, their worse such run in 18 years Despite suffering a fifth straight defeat, England coach Steve Borthwick and captain Jamie George remain upbeat about the team's progress.

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England vs South Africa LIVE! Result, updates and reaction after Springboks deliver in Autumn Nations Series

England vs South Africa LIVE! The Springboks turned the screw in trademark fashion to secure victory over England in a ...

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Internationals England 20 South Africa 29 Full Time

Listen to live radio commentary as France take on New Zealand after South Africa condemn England to fifth successive defeat.

Five things we learned in England’s loss to South Africa

Self-inflicted errors led to a fifth straight loss but Marcus Smith’s stock is on the rise along with the absent Alex ...

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England attacked in angry rant from pundit as South Africa pile on Steve Borthwick misery

England have been accused of repeating the same old errors in their 29-20 defeat to South Africa as the pressure mounts ...

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South Africa grind out victory over England

South Africa prove too strong for England at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium, as Cheslin Kolbe scores twice in a nine-point win.

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England 20-29 South Africa: Autumn Nations Series rugby union – live

Can England bounce back from losing their first two matches of the Autumn Nations Series? Join Daniel Gallan. 19:59 ...

England 20-29 South Africa: World champions inflict third narrow Autumn Nations Series defeat on hosts

England succumbed to their third defeat in a row in the Autumn Nations Series as world champions South Africa held them off ...

Relentless South Africa hand England fifth-straight loss

Two irresistible tries by winger Cheslin Kolbe helped South Africa to a 29-20 victory over England at Twickenham on Saturday ...

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South Africa coach Erasmus: Win over England 'wasn't fantastic'

Rassie Erasmus said he was "content" with South Africa's 29-20 win over England and hailed the performance of two-try hero ...

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Kolbe Double As South Africa Condemn England To Fifth Successive Defeat

Cheslin Kolbe scored two tries as world champions South Africa inflicted yet more November international misery upon England ...

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England vs South Africa LIVE rugby: Latest updates as Springboks look to pile pressure on struggling hosts

Hello and welcome along to The Independent’s LIVE coverage of the crunch clash between England and South Africa at ...

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Steve Borthwick is safe for now – but history shows a cautionary tale for underperforming England

Small signs of progress have been shown by England this November but Borthwick is under pressure after five consecutive ...

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