England 20 South Africa 29: Red Rose edged out again as Springboks inflict fifth straight defeat

ENGLAND wasted late pressure in a fifth straight defeat as ruthless South Africa notched four tries to just two replies.

Ollie Sleightholme’s stellar try had given the Red Rose early momentum – and they flowed stylishly at times

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Cheslin Kolbe and Jesse Kriel celebrate as the Boks held on to win[/caption]

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Ollie Sleightholme landed a great early breakthrough for England[/caption]

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Wing Cheslin Kolbe went over for South Africa’s third try before the interval[/caption]

But  Grant Williams, Pieter-Steph du Toit and Cheslin Kolbe notched well-worked scores to help put the Springboks 19-10 up.

Sam Underhill ran a great line to touch down for the Red Rose before the interval.

And both sides had a try scrubbed out in a frantic start to the second period.

England edged ahead with a penalty but Handre Pollard’s huge kick overturned that.

And when Damian de Allende ploughed beyond Ben Earl and Henry Slade, Kolbe streaked away for his second try.

England piled on the pressure after that – but the Boks looked strong, save for two strong pushes near the line.