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Springboks overcome late injury blow to beat England in Nations Championship opener

The Springboks shrugged off a late double injury blow to kick off their Nations Championship campaign with a hard-fought 45-21 victory over England in front of a passionate Ellis Park crowd.

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No complacency: Siya Kolisi expects fired-up England to bring their best to Ellis Park

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi said South Africa are taking nothing for granted ahead of Saturday's Nations Championship opener against England.

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Steve Borthwick stacks England's bench for Nations Championship opener against Boks

England head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to face the Springboks in the Nations Championship on Saturday, 4 July at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.

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Sam Underhill: The Springboks have set an incredibly high standard

The Springboks will provide England with "a massive challenge" when the teams meet in Johannesburg in July, according to visiting flank Sam Underhill.

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England's Jamie George reflects on heartbreaking Six Nations loss to France

England hooker Jamie George was gutted in the wake of their 82nd-minute 48-46 defeat to France in Paris in the final match of the thrilling 2026 Six Nations.

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Steve Borthwick makes one change to England team for France Six Nations showdown

England head coach Steve Borthwick has opted against sweeping changes to his 23-man team for the clash with France, making just one alteration following the defeat to Italy.

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