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.

After a fast start from England, it was South Africa who stamped their authority on the Autumn International, after running in three tries. The reigning World Cup champions consigned England to a fifth consecutive defeat with Borthwick under immense pressure now to turn things around.

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