The Springboks made a commanding start to their Nations Championship campaign with a 45-21 victory over England at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday, 4 July 2026. South Africa ran in seven tries, with Cheslin Kolbe and Kurt-Lee Arendse among the standout scorers. England briefly threatened with a first-half resurgence, but the Springboks regained control after the break to secure a opening-round win in front of a cheering home crowd.
