South Africa decisively defeated England with a 45-21 scoreline, conceding seven tries in a match at Ellis Park. England managed to narrow the gap in the first half with tries from Ellis Genge and George Martin, but the Springboks pulled away after halftime.
Grant Williams was a standout performer for South Africa at scrum-half, controlling the game with his passing and tactical kicking. He also contributed a try. Other notable South African performances included Damian Willemse, who marked his 50th cap with a strong showing, and Cheslin Kolbe, who scored the team's second try. Jesse Kriel extended South Africa's lead in the second half, while Pieter-Steph du Toit captained the side effectively from the lock position.
For England, the match proved to be a difficult outing. Marcus Smith, brought into the starting lineup late, struggled to assert influence. Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Cadan Murley found little space, with Murley in particular being outplayed by Kolbe. Tommy Freeman's position at international centre remains a question, and he received a yellow card late in the game. Fin Smith showed some promise despite the early deficit, and Jack van Poortvliet's tactical decisions led to a disallowed try for captain Jamie George.
Ellis Genge scored a powerful try for England, and Alex Coles also crossed for a late consolation. George Martin, a tight-five forward, scored his first international try. Coach Steve Borthwick faces continued pressure following this fifth consecutive defeat for his team.