Cheslin Kolbe’s brilliant double try performance was the standout moment as South Africa secured a 29-20 victory over England at Twickenham on Saturday.

Kolbe, named the match’s standout player, proved to be a key figure in his team’s success, alongside strong performances from his teammates.

With the Springboks leading 19-17 at halftime, the final whistle confirmed their third win on the trot during this year’s end-of-season tour.

They had already triumphed over Scotland 32-15 last week and will now head to Cardiff for their final match against Wales next Saturday.

Springboks’ Scoring Highlights

South Africa’s four-try haul included Kolbe’s two tries, a try from scrumhalf Grant Williams, and another from flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit.

Flyhalf Manie Libbok contributed with two conversions, while substitute Handre Pollard added a penalty and a conversion.

England’s response came through tries from wing Ollie Sleightholme and flanker Sam Underhill, with flyhalf Marcus Smith converting both tries and kicking two penalties.

Despite England’s best efforts, the Springboks held strong to maintain their unbeaten tour run.

Match Breakdown

Here’s how the teams lined up for the exciting clash:

England Starting XV:

15 Freddie Steward, 14 Tommy Freeman, 13 Ollie Lawrence, 12 Henry Slade, 11 Ollie Sleightholme, 10 Marcus Smith, 9 Jack van Poortvliet, 8 Ben Earl, 7 Sam Underhill, 6 Chandler Cunningham-South, 5 George Martin, 4 Maro Itoje, 3 Will Stuart, 2 Jamie George (captain), 1 Ellis Genge.

Replacements: Luke Cowan-Dickie, Fin Baxter, Dan Cole, Nick Isiekwe, Alex Dombrandt, Harry Randall, George Ford, Tom Roebuck.

South Africa Starting XV:

15 Aphelele Fassi, 14 Cheslin Kolbe, 13 Jesse Kriel, 12 Damian de Allende, 11 Kurt-Lee Arendse, 10 Manie Libbok, 9 Grant Williams, 8 Jasper Wiese, 7 Pieter-Steph du Toit, 6 Siya Kolisi (captain), 5 RG Snyman, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Wilco Louw, 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1 Ox Nche.

Replacements: Malcolm Marx, Gerhard Steenekamp, Vincent Koch, Elrigh Louw, Kwagga Smith, Cobus Reinach, Handre Pollard, Lukhanyo Am.

Referees:

Referee: Andrew Brace (Ireland)
Assistant referees: Chris Busby (Ireland), Eoghan Cross (Ireland)
TMO: Ben Whitehouse (Wales)

What’s Coming Up Next?

The action continues with France taking on New Zealand later in the day.

Both teams are in strong form, with the French looking to continue their winning streak against the All Blacks.

Their last two encounters saw France emerge victorious at the Stade de France in 2021 and during the Rugby World Cup last year.

France Starting XV:

15 Romain Buros, 14 Gabin Villiere, 13 Gael Fickou, 12 Yoram Moefana, 11 Louis Bielle-Biarrey, 10 Thomas Ramos, 9 Antoine Dupont (captain), 8 Gregory Alldritt, 7 Alexandre Roumat, 6 Paul Boudehent, 5 Emmanuel Meafou, 4 Thibaud Flament, 3 Tevita Tatafu, 2 Peato Mauvaka, 1 Jean-Baptiste Gros.

Replacements: Julien Marchand, Reda Wardi, Georges-Henri Colombe, Romain Taofifenua, Mickael Guillard, Charles Ollivon, Nolann Le Garrec, Emilien Gailleton.

New Zealand Starting XV:

15 Will Jordan, 14 Sevu Reece, 13 Reiko Ioane, 12 Jordie Barrett, 11 Caleb Clarke, 10 Beauden Barrett, 9 Cam Roigard, 8 Wallace Sititi, 7 Ardie Savea, 6 Samipeni Finau, 5 Tupou Vaa’i, 4 Scott Barrett (captain), 3 Tyrel Lomax, 2 Codie Taylor, 1 Tamaiti Williams.

Replacements: Asafo Aumua, Ofa Tu’ungafasi, Pasilio Tosi, Patrick Tuipulotu, Peter Lakai, Cortez Ratima, Anton Lienert-Brown, Damian McKenzie.

Referees:

Referee: Nika Amashukeli (Georgia)
Assistant referees: Matthew Carley (England), Andrea Piardi (Italy)
TMO: Marius Jonker (South Africa)

With both teams boasting plenty of talent, the clash in Paris promises to be an exciting encounter.

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