Monday, November 17, 2014

England 28 - Springboks 31 / Twickenham

Merchandise goes on sale prior to kickoff during the QBE Intenational match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 15, 2014 in London, England.

(November 14, 2014 - Source: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images Europe)
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Fans arrive prior to kickoff during the QBE Intenational match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 15, 2014 in London, England.

(November 14, 2014 - Source: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images Europe)
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 Mike Brown of England is tackled by Victor Matfield of South Africa during the QBE Intenational match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 15, 2014 in London, England.
(November 14, 2014 - Source: David Cannon/Getty Images Europe)
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 Brad Barrit of England dives over to score a try during the QBE Intenational match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 15, 2014 in London, England.
(November 14, 2014 - Source: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images Europe)
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Emerging on top in a physical, flawed tussle, the Springboks rebounded from defeat in Dublin to win 31-28 at Twickenham.
South Africa's issues against Ireland were well documented but there was no arrogance at Twickenham, just trademark power and commitment in defence in a brutal battle. They weren't perfect by any stretch, but got the job done.
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 Danny Care of England is tackled by Jan Serfontein of South Africa during the QBE Intenational match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 15, 2014 in London, England.
(November 14, 2014 - Source: David Cannon/Getty Images Europe)
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 Dave Attwood of England is tackled by Victor Matfield (L) and Duane Vermeulen (R) of South Africa during the QBE Intenational match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 15, 2014 in London, England.
(November 14, 2014 - Source: David Cannon/Getty Images Europe)
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Man of the Match: Outstanding at the breakdown, Marcell Coetzee won a number of penalties.
Moment of the Match: The line-out England shouldn't have had. From it Ben Morgan drove over to level the game up at 20-20.
Villain of the Match: Was it the right call? Dylan Hartley's yellow card will split opinion but his careless action could have been avoided.
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 Mike Brown of England is tackled by Willie Le Roux of South Africa during the QBE Intenational match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on November 15, 2014 in London, England.
(November 14, 2014 - Source: David Cannon/Getty Images Europe)
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next test:
22 Nov
Itally v S.A
  • Stadio Euganeo
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England v Samoa
  • Twickenham
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