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<blockquote data-quote="Swami" data-source="post: 123736" data-attributes="member: 13"><p><span style="font-size: 22px"><strong>South Africa 23-12 England: Tourists lose second Test for fifth defeat in row</strong></span></p><p>By James Standley</p><p></p><p><img src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/480/cpsprodpb/0BA1/production/_102077920_england.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>It was yet another dispiriting defeat for Eddie Jones' England</p><p><strong>Second Test: South Africa v England</strong></p><p><strong>South Africa (13) 23</strong></p><p><strong>Tries:</strong> Vermeulen, penalty <strong>Con: </strong>Pollard <strong>Pens:</strong> Pollard 3</p><p><strong>England (12) 12</strong></p><p><strong>Tries: </strong>Brown, May <strong>Con: </strong>Farrell</p><p>England lost their fifth Test match in a row as South Africa wrapped up the series 2-0 with one match to play.</p><p></p><p>The tourists once again started well and raced into a 12-0 lead with Mike Brown and Jonny May scoring fine tries.</p><p></p><p>The Boks fought back as a Duane Vermeulen try and Handre Pollard's boot gave them a one-point lead at the break.</p><p></p><p></p><p>A penalty try saw the hosts stretch well clear and they kept England scoreless in the second half.</p><p></p><p>It is the first time since 2014 they have lost five in a row - a sequence that saw them beaten four times by New Zealand and once by South Africa.</p><p></p><p><img src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/624/cpsprodpb/3CED/production/_102079551_bokscelebrate.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>South Africa head into the third and final Test with the series already wrapped up</p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>Deja vu all over again </strong></span></p><p>History doesn't repeat itself but it often rhymes, so the saying goes, and that was the case for much of the first half.</p><p></p><p>In the first Test in Johannesburg England raced into an early 24-3 lead before ultimately losing 42-39, and the pattern was mirrored in Bloemfontein.</p><p></p><p>It was a more aggressive and abrasive 40 minutes than the opener last weekend, with England's forwards keen to get stuck in - and often transgressing as a result.</p><p></p><p>Billy Vunipola - who was to be forced off by yet another injury just before half-time - made the initial impact, hitting and spinning to make ground in heavy traffic, before crisp passing enabled May to give Brown a simple run-in for the first try.</p><p></p><p>They soon added a second as quick hands in midfield - including a batted pass from the juggling Brown - saw May scorch 40 metres, but once again they could not hold on to a significant early advantage.</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>Boks bounce back - again</strong></span></p><p>Inspired by their big runners up front, the Boks came to life and duly led by half-time.</p><p></p><p>Vermeulen was once again a massive figure at number eight and his powerful score - he stepped Billy Vunipola before powering past Maro Itoje - got the scoreboard ticking over and heralded what was to come.</p><p></p><p>Pollard's boot did the rest as the hosts led 13-12 at the break.</p><p></p><p>England were their own worst enemies, with some petulant indiscipline from Mako Vunipola and Itoje aiding the South Africa cause, and they also threw plenty of handling errors into the mix.</p><p></p><p>They had to start the second half better than the hosts, but two early knock-ons halted their attempts to generate momentum and effectively killed off their challenge.</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>Things go from bad to worse for England</strong></span></p><p>A huge South Africa scrum, which saw Kyle Sinckler pop up under the pressure and immediately be replaced, earned them a penalty try and a third Pollard penalty was scant reward for a dominant third quarter.</p><p></p><p>England boss Eddie Jones rang the changes in an attempt to inject some life into his out-gunned charges, with Danny Cipriani returning to the Test stage for the first time since 2015 and immediately looking a greater threat than Ford at 10.</p><p></p><p>But yet more errors and poor discipline - of which a blatant hand on the ground from Nathan Hughes which brought a yellow card was the worst example - ensured there was only ever going to be one winner.</p><p></p><p>After the final whistle had gone things went further downhill for England, with Brown and Joe Marler confronting fans as they walked down the tunnel.</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong>Man of the match - Duane Vermeulen</strong></span></p><p><img src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/624/cpsprodpb/7523/production/_102078992_vermuelen.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>The big Bok eight was at the heart of everything - on and off the ball - and capped a relentless display with the game-changing try. Currently doesn't have a club - he won't be short of suitors.</p><p></p><p>Swami</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Swami, post: 123736, member: 13"] [SIZE=6][B]South Africa 23-12 England: Tourists lose second Test for fifth defeat in row[/B][/SIZE] By James Standley [IMG]https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/480/cpsprodpb/0BA1/production/_102077920_england.jpg[/IMG] It was yet another dispiriting defeat for Eddie Jones' England [B]Second Test: South Africa v England South Africa (13) 23 Tries:[/B] Vermeulen, penalty [B]Con: [/B]Pollard [B]Pens:[/B] Pollard 3 [B]England (12) 12 Tries: [/B]Brown, May [B]Con: [/B]Farrell England lost their fifth Test match in a row as South Africa wrapped up the series 2-0 with one match to play. The tourists once again started well and raced into a 12-0 lead with Mike Brown and Jonny May scoring fine tries. The Boks fought back as a Duane Vermeulen try and Handre Pollard's boot gave them a one-point lead at the break. A penalty try saw the hosts stretch well clear and they kept England scoreless in the second half. It is the first time since 2014 they have lost five in a row - a sequence that saw them beaten four times by New Zealand and once by South Africa. [IMG]https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/624/cpsprodpb/3CED/production/_102079551_bokscelebrate.jpg[/IMG] South Africa head into the third and final Test with the series already wrapped up [SIZE=4][B]Deja vu all over again [/B][/SIZE] History doesn't repeat itself but it often rhymes, so the saying goes, and that was the case for much of the first half. In the first Test in Johannesburg England raced into an early 24-3 lead before ultimately losing 42-39, and the pattern was mirrored in Bloemfontein. It was a more aggressive and abrasive 40 minutes than the opener last weekend, with England's forwards keen to get stuck in - and often transgressing as a result. Billy Vunipola - who was to be forced off by yet another injury just before half-time - made the initial impact, hitting and spinning to make ground in heavy traffic, before crisp passing enabled May to give Brown a simple run-in for the first try. They soon added a second as quick hands in midfield - including a batted pass from the juggling Brown - saw May scorch 40 metres, but once again they could not hold on to a significant early advantage. [SIZE=4][B]Boks bounce back - again[/B][/SIZE] Inspired by their big runners up front, the Boks came to life and duly led by half-time. Vermeulen was once again a massive figure at number eight and his powerful score - he stepped Billy Vunipola before powering past Maro Itoje - got the scoreboard ticking over and heralded what was to come. Pollard's boot did the rest as the hosts led 13-12 at the break. England were their own worst enemies, with some petulant indiscipline from Mako Vunipola and Itoje aiding the South Africa cause, and they also threw plenty of handling errors into the mix. They had to start the second half better than the hosts, but two early knock-ons halted their attempts to generate momentum and effectively killed off their challenge. [SIZE=4][B]Things go from bad to worse for England[/B][/SIZE] A huge South Africa scrum, which saw Kyle Sinckler pop up under the pressure and immediately be replaced, earned them a penalty try and a third Pollard penalty was scant reward for a dominant third quarter. England boss Eddie Jones rang the changes in an attempt to inject some life into his out-gunned charges, with Danny Cipriani returning to the Test stage for the first time since 2015 and immediately looking a greater threat than Ford at 10. But yet more errors and poor discipline - of which a blatant hand on the ground from Nathan Hughes which brought a yellow card was the worst example - ensured there was only ever going to be one winner. After the final whistle had gone things went further downhill for England, with Brown and Joe Marler confronting fans as they walked down the tunnel. [SIZE=4][B]Man of the match - Duane Vermeulen[/B][/SIZE] [IMG]https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/624/cpsprodpb/7523/production/_102078992_vermuelen.jpg[/IMG] The big Bok eight was at the heart of everything - on and off the ball - and capped a relentless display with the game-changing try. Currently doesn't have a club - he won't be short of suitors. Swami [/QUOTE]
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