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South Africa rips England after a stunning 3-try blitz start in Nations Championship
- On Saturday, July 4, 2026, South Africa defeated England 45-21 in a Nations Championship Test match at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.
- The Springboks built a 17 point lead within 12 minutes, establishing their biggest win over England in 18 years despite pre-match absences of Captain Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth.
- England, reshuffled after fullback George Furbank was sidelined by appendicitis, fought back to trail by only three at halftime with tries from Ellis Genge and George Martin.
- The English side succumbed to South Africa's clinical finishing, finishing the match with 13 players after Tommy Freeman and Guy Pepper were sent to the sin-bin.
- This result marks England's fifth straight Test defeat, with the loss occurring at the spiritual home of South African rugby where the Springboks proved dominant.
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