Second Test loss to South Africa means series defeat for England

South Africa 36 England 27

Sat, 16 Jun, 2012 - 18:48

South Africa 36 England 27

England slipped to a series defeat in South Africa despite a stirring second-half fightback in the second Test in Johannesburg.

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