Kolbe shines as Springboks condemn England to third consecutive Autumn defeat

England suffered their fifth straight defeat after happening 29-20 in opposition to South Africa on the Allianz Stadium.

Cheslin Kolbe crossed twice, whereas Grant Williams and Pieter-Steph du Toit additionally went over because the Springboks made it two wins from two within the Autumn Nations sequence.

England opened in a purposeful method and struck first with Marcus Smith’s highly effective burst and offload permitting Ollie Sleightholme to mark his maiden worldwide begin by crossing.

South Africa rapidly responded with Williams darting by means of the hole within the English defence, whereas Du Toit charged down Smith’s tried clearance to place his aspect forward for the primary time.

The Springboks stretched their lead when Manie Libbok’s cross-field kick discovered Kolbe, who cleverly stepped inside Freddie Steward’s problem earlier than crossing, although Sam Underhill went over on the different finish as England decreased the deficit to 19-17.

Either side had tries dominated out within the second half following TMO critiques, earlier than Smith kicked the hosts forward. Nevertheless, South Africa rapidly regained their benefit.

Handre Pollard’s long-range kick put them again in entrance, and Kolbe’s second strive of the sport finally proved decisive, with the guests’ cussed defence subsequently maintaining England at bay and securing the win.

Together with getting again to profitable methods, England had been seeking to avenge the World Cup semi-final defeat they suffered in opposition to South Africa 13 months in the past.

The hosts made a robust begin and, however for a few blips, managed to stick with the Springboks for many of the contest.

However as soon as the reigning world champions edged their noses in entrance, it was at all times going to be troublesome for England to wrestle again that benefit – strive as they may.

Regardless of the constructive points of their efficiency, Borthwick’s aspect have in the end fallen quick as soon as extra. That’s now 5 straight Check defeats, and three on the spin at residence for the primary time since 2006.

Kolbe’s two tries in the end proved the distinction for South Africa.

The winger made a game-high three clear breaks, whereas his tallies of 58 metres made and eight carries had been solely bettered by Williams (62 metres) and Du Toit (9) respectively among the many Springboks.

England: Steward 7, Freeman 7, Lawrence 6, Slade 7, Sleightholme 8, M. Smith 8, Van Poortvliet 6, Genge 6, George 6, Stuart 6, Itoje 6, Martin 7, Cunningham-South 6, Underhill 7, Earl 6. Replacements: Cowan-Dickie 6, Baxter 6, Cole 6, Isiekwe 6, Dombrandt 6, Randall 6, Ford N/A, Roebuck 6.

South Africa: Fassi 7, Kolbe 9*, Kriel 8, De Allende 8, Arendse 8, Libbok 8, Williams 8; Nche 6, Mbonambi 7, W. Louw 7, Etzebeth 8, Snyman 7, Kolisi 8, Du Toit 8, Wiese 7. Replacements: Marx 7, Steenekamp 7, Koch 7, E. Louw 7, Ok. Smith 7, Reinach 7, Pollard 8, Am 7.

5′ TRY! ENGLAND 7-0 SOUTH AFRICA (SLEIGHTHOLME): The hosts flip their promising begin into the opening rating of the sport. Smith bursts in the direction of the nook and a few neat offloads launch Sleightholme, who crosses on his first begin. Smith converts 5 factors into seven.

12′ TRY! ENGLAND 7-7 SOUTH AFRICA (WILLIAMS): The Springboks reply in very good vogue! Accumulating the ball, Williams sees the hole and darts by means of it, leaving 4 defenders in his wake, earlier than diving underneath the posts. Libbok makes no mistake with the conversion.

18′ TRY! ENGLAND 10-12 SOUTH AFRICA (DU TOIT): The Springboks reply instantly and lead for the primary time! Etzebeth and Du Toit cost down tried clearances from Van Poortvliet and Smith respectively. The latter is subsequently chased and touched down by the flanker. Nevertheless, Libbok’s conversion try from a decent angle comes again off the submit.

23′ TRY! ENGLAND 10-19 SOUTH AFRICA (KOLBE): Simply too good from the guests! The Springboks surge from the line-out and Libbok’s crossfield kick finds the unmarked Kolbe on the proper. Steward sprints throughout to get to the winger, who calmly steps out of the way in which of the problem earlier than crossing. Libbok converts from a decent angle.

27′ TRY! ENGLAND 17-19 SOUTH AFRICA (UNDERHILL): An awesome response by the guests! England hit again and Underhill makes use of all his energy and energy to simply about contact the ball down past the road. Smith converts to cut back the deficit to simply two factors.

44′ NO TRY: It might have been some strive! From the benefit, De Allende and Fassi mix to seek out Arendse, who darts virtually half the size of the pitch earlier than touching down within the nook. Nevertheless, a TMO evaluate guidelines the ultimate go went forwards.

49′ NO TRY: England are denied this time. The hosts neatly work the ball from proper to left, and Slade is totally unmarked to the touch down. Nevertheless, a TMO evaluate guidelines out the strive, with Itoje penalised for a neck roll on Marx within the build-up.

64′ TRY! ENGLAND 20-29 SOUTH AFRICA (KOLBE): One other very good strive by the Springboks! Kriel deserves credit score after barging by means of two England defenders earlier than offloading to Kolbe, who darts for the road and crosses for the second time. The angle is tight, however Pollard converts with out many difficulties.

England have misplaced three consecutive residence video games for the primary time since 2006.