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England vs South Africa LIVE rugby: Final score and result as Springboks down sub-par England despite red card

England 13-27 South Africa: Thomas Du Toit sent off but Springboks cruise to a win that completes a poor autumn for England

Harry Latham-Coyle
Saturday 26 November 2022 14:57 EST
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England collapsed to their first defeat by South Africa at Twickenham for eight years as an autumn of crushing disappointment concluded with a 27-13 rout.

Eddie Jones’ men delivered the worst performance of a campaign consisting of a solitary victory over Japan as the 14-man Springboks, inspired by half-backs Faf de Klerk and Damian Willemse, dominated the rematch of the 2019 World Cup final.

By the end of the first half, England had spent only six seconds in the opposition 22 with their backline reduced to virtual bystanders by a vast error count and the familiar disciplinary issues. The most brainless moment arrived shortly after the break when Jonny Hill flung De Klerk out of a ruck, prompting referee Angus Gardner to reverse a penalty, and seconds later Eben Etzebeth was over to extend the lead to 24-6.

Unlike their mesmerising comeback against New Zealand a week earlier, there were no late heroics this time even after replacement prop Thomas du Toit had been sent off in the 60th minute for a dangerous challenge on Luke Cowan-Dickie. Henry Slade dashed over in the 72nd minute - the same stage at which the 25-25 draw with the All Blacks was made possible - but pedestrian England had rarely threatened amid a lack of ideas or tempo in attack.

Relive all the action from Twickenham with our live blog below:

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Wales 7-3 Australia, 15 minutes

Australia draw a penalty as they again earn possession back in Wales’ half.

But now the Wallabies will be forced into a change - yet more injury woe for Dave Rennie, and this time it is his skipper - James Slipper wears a pained expression as he exits, with Tom Robertson on.

Harry Latham-Coyle26 November 2022 15:31
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Wales 7-3 Australia, 13 minutes

But that will be Tomos Williams’ last action for now - he is hauled off for an HIA with Kieran Hardy on in his place.

Harry Latham-Coyle26 November 2022 15:29
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TRY! WALES 7-3 Australia (Jac Morgan, 10 minutes)

Jac Morgan bundles his way over!

This is a lovely score. Tomos Williams snipes, drawing two and still getting the arms free. Alun Wyn Jones strides on to the offload, in turn keeping the ball alive for his flanker rushing through with him.

Morgan lowers the shoulder and carries Allan Alaalatoa to the line.

Harry Latham-Coyle26 November 2022 15:25
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Wales 0-3 Australia, 9 minutes

Joe Hawkins’ first carry in earnest is solid enough, taking a pass that drifts slightly behind him and managing to regather his momentum and keep his legs churning through contact.

Nifty forward handling briefly creates na overlap, but Australia regather. Only temporarily, though - here come Wales with penalty advantage...

Harry Latham-Coyle26 November 2022 15:24
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Wales 0-3 Australia, 8 minutes

And Reece Hodge’s thumping right boot is a useful clearing option for Australia. He kicks up towards his own ten-metre line.

Harry Latham-Coyle26 November 2022 15:23
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Wales 0-3 Australia, 7 minutes

Wales earn a penalty from the scrum, and kick down into the Australian 22.

The lineout is sharp and Taulupe Faletau comes stomping around the corner, stepping through the tackle of Fraser McReight.

Dillon Lewis adds his burly input, but Kieran Hardy gets his fingers in a muddle at the base of a breakdown and knocks on.

Harry Latham-Coyle26 November 2022 15:22
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Wales 0-3 Australia, 5 minutes

Adams manages to hang on, somehow, allowing Wales their first possession of the encounter. It’s fluid enough from the hosts, but Gareth Anscombe loses his handle on the ball as he tries to explore on the right and it spills free from an Australian hand.

Harry Latham-Coyle26 November 2022 15:20
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Wales 0-3 Australia, 4 minutes

Australia’s restart drill is better executed.

Boomfa! Langi Gleeson makes an indentation on the ribs of Josh Adams, thumping into the Welsh full back as he hares up in pursuit of a kick.

Harry Latham-Coyle26 November 2022 15:19
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PENALTY! Wales 0-3 AUSTRALIA (Ben Donaldson, 3 minutes)

A pretty little draw in between the uprights. Australia on the board early.

Harry Latham-Coyle26 November 2022 15:18
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Wales 0-0 Australia, 2 minutes

The first scrum is a messy old thing, too.

Matt Carley orders a reset, and Australia get a nudge on as they feed again. This time James Slipper draws an infringement from Dillon Lewis, and his gesture towards the posts will grant Ben Donaldson the opportunity to get the scoring underway.

Harry Latham-Coyle26 November 2022 15:17

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