Pollard was again on target from the tee. England, however, managed a scrum penalty of their own in the 50th minute and Farrell succeeded from some 40 metres to cut South Africa's lead to 15-9.

We'd like to keep that and build on that." 'Beat us up' It's a view that resonates with England scrum-half Ben Youngs, whose personal Test record against the Springboks is played five, lost five.

Even Springboks coach Allister Coetzee can't deny it. ''They are an extremely well-coached side with no apparent weaknesses,'' Coetzee said of England. ''They are definite favorites.'' ...

Kolisi's 94th Test cap will be the first time he will wear the number eight jersey. #RSAvAUS #RugbyChampionship ...

The Wallabies will next play the Springboks at DHL Stadium in Cape Town on August 24 (AEST). It will be the second Test of ...