England loses second Test for fifth defeat in row

England lost their fifth Test match in a row 23-12 to South Africa who have wrapped up the series 2‑0 with one match to play.

England once again started well and raced into a 12‑0 lead with Mike Brown and Jonny May scoring fine tries.

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.

The final Test of the series takes place next Sunday in Cape Town.

In other test match results New Zealand defeated France 26-13 Italy beat Japan 24-22 while Ireland beat Australia 26-21.

Wales beat Argentina 30-12, while Russia have defeated Canada 43-20.

[Source:BBC Sports]

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