Rugby - England look to discipline to turn tide of defeats


  • Rugby
  • Thursday, 14 Jun 2018

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - First Test International - South Africa v England - Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa - June 9, 2018 England’s Maro Itoje wins the lineout against South Africa’s Pieter-Steph du Toit REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

BLOEMFONTEIN (Reuters) - It will be hard to replicate the drama of their epic first test when South Africa and England clash again in Bloemfontein on Saturday as the tourists seek to improve their discipline and accuracy to end a four-game losing streak.

The Springboks rallied from 24-3 down after 17 minutes to claim a 42-39 victory in the opening game of the three-match series at Ellis Park last Saturday, prompting South African fans to wonder what is possible under new coach Rassie Erasmus.

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