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Dire England outclassed and dominated by South Africa
England's Owen Farrell leads his team off the field after the Autumn International match at Twickenham Stadium, London

England 13-27 South Africa
by David Nicholson
at Twickenham

A DIRE England were outclassed and physically dominated by South Africa as they lost at home to the world champions.

The Springboks outmuscled the home side and when they attacked were fleet of thought and feet in stark contrast to the men in white.

The visitors’ first try was a blur as full-back Willie Le Roux claimed the ball kicked at him, dodged the English chase and then set loose Kurt-Lee Arendse, who sped through flailing English defenders for the opening try in the 30th minute.

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