England vs South Africa - Owen Farrell and Elliot Daly secure controversial victory over Springboks
Follow the latest from the opening autumn international at Twickenham
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Your support makes all the difference.England fought back from behind to defeat South Africa 12-11 and kickstart not only their autumn international campaign but also their Rugby World Cup plans.
But it took a hugely controversial finish to fall in England's favour to secure the win, with Owen Farrell involved in a last-play TMO review for what appeared to be a shoulder tackle on replacement Andre Esterhuizen.
Referee Angus Gardner and Irish TMO Olly Hodges reviewed the tackle after the former had initially blown for full-time, but deemed it just on the side of legal to hand England a hugely important victory.
The win gives England back-to-back wins over the Springboks, which is all the more impressive given the number of players that Eddie Jones was missing from his squad and the lack of ball carriers they had in the pack, and it is the perfect preparation for welcoming the All Blacks to Twickenham next weekend.
South Africa took the lead in the first half through a Handre Pollard penalty that Farrell soon matched, although by that point Maro Itoje had been sent to the sin-bon for repeatedly infringing. But the Springboks hit the gas soon after Itoje's return that saw the wing Sbu Nkosi spring over in the corner, with Pollard missing what would prove a crucial conversion.
England landed an immediate response as Farrell struck his second penalty before the break, but after half-time England spurred into life. Elliot Daly stepped up to strike a 49m penalty that nudged England into the lead, and while Pollard was able to put the Springboks back in front, England's defence set the tone for their attack that suddenly started to click. Farrell was given a late chance to win the match for England seven minutes from time, and although Pollard was given his own chance a few minutes later, his effort just shaved the outside of the upright to hand England victory.
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What time does it start?
England vs South Africa kicks off at 3pm on Saturday 3 November.
Where can I watch it?
The Test will be shown live on Sky Sports Action from 2:00pm and Sky Sports Main Event from 2:30pm.
Teams
England: Elliot Daly; Jack Nowell, Henry Slade, Ben Te’o, Jonny May; Owen Farrell, Ben Youngs; Alec Hepburn, Dylan Hartley, Kyle Sinckler; Maro Itoje, George Kruis; Brad Shields, Tom Curry, Mark Wilson.
Replacements: Jamie George, Ben Moon, Harry Williams, Charlie Ewels, Zach Mercer, Danny Care, George Ford, Chris Ashton.
South Africa: Damian Willemse; Sbu Nkosi, Jesse Kriel, Damian de Allende, Aphiwe Dyantyi; Handre Pollard, Ivan van Zyl; Steven Kitschoff, Malcolm Marx, Frans Malherbe; Eben Etzebeth, Pieter-Steph du Toit; Siya Kolisi, Duane Vermeulen, Warren Whiteley.
Replacements: Bongi Mbonambi, Thomas du Toit, Wilco Louw, RG Snyman, Lood de Jager, Embrose Papier, Elton Jantjies, Andre Esterhuizen.
42 mins: A worry here for South Africa as Etzebeth has been forced off limping and is straight down the tunnel, with RG Snyman on in the second row.
42 mins: It's not just the Springboks either as Tom Curry follows him straight down the tunnel, with Zach Mercer also on for his debut in the back-row. That leaves England without a recognised openside...
45 mins: England finally get down into the South African 22 with a long kick downfield after yet nother Marx overthrow, and a frantic game of rugby is threatening to break out here! First South Africa miss touch, whoch allows Daly to run it back, and then Sinckler throws a lovely flat pass to Slade who chips deep and England press. Van Zyl sweeps up, but Te'o flattens him before he gets up and it's awarded as a penalty. South Africa then get another penalty from an early drive at the lineout by Kruis, with a little bit of afters between the lock and Vermeulen.
48 mins: This game really is breaking down, as England force a knock-on, the ball is pivoted back to of all people Moon, and once Farrel kicks clear it's Sinckler who's leading the charge. Willemse does brilliantly to avoid three English tacklers, but the ball is eventually knocked on by De Allende who pays the price for carrying the ball in one hand. Being flash doesn't pay, kids.
50 mins: De Allende then gives away a needless penalty for killing the ball after being told not to, and Daly will kick for goal with his rocket left foot from halfway.
51 mins: It's there! Daly kicks the penalty from 49m and England lead! 9-8
53 mins: England's best phase of the match by a country mile. First May keeps a high kick in play and Youngs smartley kicks again over the ruck into space. May races after it, but Pollard does well to field it and step the wing. He passes inside to Kolisi, but from the second he catches it Te'o flattens him. Van Zy then misses touch and England counter, and Itoje romps up-field after getting on the edge. The ball ends up in touch, but England are penalised for coming in at the side.
Nevertheless, Swing Low roars around Twickenham and England respond by pinching the lineout.
56 mins: England are off again! Slade breaks in midfield and finds Daly, but rather than go on the outside he comes in-field and it gives South Africa time to get back and force the turnover inside their 22.
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