Wilkinson disappointed as South Africa humble England

England captain Jonny Wilkinson insists his side's tour of South Africa could prove useful despite a weakened side taking a heavy beating for a second week running today.

England captain Jonny Wilkinson insists his side's tour of South Africa could prove useful despite a weakened side taking a heavy beating for a second week running today.

The Springboks ran in eight tries in a 55-22 win in Pretoria, despite the fact that Dan Scarbrough's touchdown had helped the visitors to a 19-17 lead at the interval.

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