Springboks show muscle to outclass England at Ellis Park

South Africa 45-21 England: Springboks show muscle in seven-try Nations Championship victory Saturday 4 July 2026 18:42, UK South Africa ran in seven tries in a brutal 45-21 victory over England in their Nations Championship opener at Ellis Park. England were staring another ominous defeat in the face when the Springboks stormed into a 17-point lead inside 12 minutes through tries from Thomas du Toit, Cheslin Kolbe and Kurt-Lee Arendse. England clawed themselves back into contention, reducing the deficit to three points at the interval after stunning solo finishes from prop Ellis Genge and lock George Martin. But South Africa ruthlessly reasserted their authority in the second half with tries from Grant Williams and Jesse Kriel before late scores from Malcolm Marx and Ben-Jason Dixon. More to follow.