South Africa hand England fifth successive defeat

England's captain Chris Robshaw points as team-mate Dave Attwood (L) looks on during their international rugby union match against South Africa at Twickenham in London November 15, 2014. REUTERS/Philip Brown

LONDON (Reuters) - South Africa held off a fierce England fightback to triumph 31-28 in a thunderous test at Twickenham on Saturday to make it five defeats in a row for Stuart Lancaster's side 10 months before they host the World Cup.

Two tries put South Africa 20-6 ahead a minute into the second half and though England scored two quick fire rolling maul tries to get level, Schalk Burger got the key third Springbok score and the boot of flyhalf Pat Lambie brought them home.