Despite England going 17-0 up within the first 12 minutes, the Springboks showed resilience to fight back and eventually overwhelm their opponents. The world champions were battered but victorious on a cool Highveld evening, with England reduced to 13 men by the final whistle. chickenroadslot.lat
The match, which featured a spine-tingling rendition of "Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika" before kickoff, showcased top-drawer rugby in South Africa's spiritual home. The Springboks' impressive performance sent a clear message to their rivals in the newly formatted Nations Championship.
