In June 2018, England played a three-test series against South Africa as part of the 2018 mid-year rugby union tests. The series was part of the sixth year of the global rugby calendar established by World Rugby, which runs through to 2019.[1]
| 2018 England rugby union tour of South Africa | |||||
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| Coach(es) | Eddie Jones | ||||
| Tour captain(s) | Owen Farrell | ||||
| Top test point scorer(s) | Owen Farrell (33) | ||||
| Top test try scorer(s) | Jonny May (3) | ||||
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| Opponent |
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 South Africa |
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| Tour chronology | |||||
| Previous tour | Argentina 2017 | ||||
| Next tour | Australia 2022 | ||||
Fixtures
edit| Date | Venue | Home | Score | Away |
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| 9 June | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | South Africa
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42–39 |  England
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| 16 June | Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein | South Africa
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23–12 | England
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| 23 June | Newlands, Cape Town | South Africa
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10–25 | England
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Squads
editNote: Ages, caps and clubs are as per 9 June, the first test match of the tour.
England
editOn 29 May, England finalised a 34-man tour squad for their 3-test series summer tour of South Africa.[2]
On 11 June, Jack Singleton joined the squad as a third choice hooker option and injury cover for Luke Cowan-Dickie.[3]
Coaching team:
- Head coach:
Eddie Jones - Attack coach: Scott Wisemantel
- Defence coach:
Paul Gustard - Forwards coach: Steve Borthwick
- Scrum coach: Neal Hatley
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Cowan-Dickie | Hooker | 20 June 1993 (aged 24) | 7 | Exeter Chiefs
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| Jamie George | Hooker | 20 October 1990 (aged 27) | 25 | Saracens
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| Jack Singleton | Hooker | 14 May 1996 (aged 22) | 0 | Worcester Warriors
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| Ellis Genge | Prop | 16 February 1995 (aged 23) | 5 | Leicester Tigers
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| Joe Marler | Prop | 7 July 1990 (aged 27) | 56 | Harlequins
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| Kyle Sinckler | Prop | 30 March 1992 (aged 26) | 10 | Harlequins
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| Mako Vunipola | Prop | 14 January 1991 (aged 27) | 49 | Saracens
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| Harry Williams | Prop | 1 October 1991 (aged 26) | 8 | Exeter Chiefs
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| Jonny Hill | Lock | 8 June 1994 (aged 24) | 0 | Exeter Chiefs
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| Nick Isiekwe | Lock | 20 April 1998 (aged 20) | 2 | Saracens
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| Maro Itoje | Lock | 28 October 1994 (aged 23) | 19 | Saracens
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| Joe Launchbury | Lock | 12 April 1991 (aged 27) | 52 | Wasps
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| Tom Curry | Flanker | 15 June 1998 (aged 19) | 1 | Sale Sharks
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| Chris Robshaw | Flanker | 4 June 1986 (aged 32) | 64 | Harlequins
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| Brad Shields | Flanker | 2 April 1991 (aged 27) | 0 |  Hurricanes
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| Sam Simmonds | Flanker | 10 November 1994 (aged 23) | 7 | Exeter Chiefs
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| Mark Wilson | Flanker | 6 October 1989 (aged 28) | 2 | Newcastle Falcons
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| Ben Earl | Number 8 | 7 January 1998 (aged 20) | 0 | Saracens
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| Nathan Hughes | Number 8 | 10 June 1991 (aged 26) | 14 | Wasps
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| Billy Vunipola | Number 8 | 3 November 1992 (aged 25) | 34 | Saracens
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| Dan Robson | Scrum-half | 14 March 1992 (aged 26) | 0 | Wasps
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| Ben Spencer | Scrum-half | 31 July 1992 (aged 25) | 0 | Saracens
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| Ben Youngs | Scrum-half | 5 September 1989 (aged 28) | 74 | Leicester Tigers
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| Danny Cipriani | Fly-half | 2 November 1987 (aged 30) | 14 | Gloucester Rugby
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| George Ford | Fly-half | 16 March 1993 (aged 25) | 45 | Leicester Tigers
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| Piers Francis | Fly-half | 20 June 1990 (aged 27) | 3 | Northampton Saints
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| Owen Farrell (c) | Centre | 24 September 1991 (aged 26) | 58 | Saracens
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| Alex Lozowski | Centre | 30 June 1993 (aged 24) | 4 | Saracens
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| Henry Slade | Centre | 19 March 1993 (aged 25) | 10 | Exeter Chiefs
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| Elliot Daly | Wing | 8 October 1992 (aged 25) | 18 | Wasps
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| Nathan Earle | Wing | 25 September 1994 (aged 23) | 0 | Saracens
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| Jonny May | Wing | 1 April 1990 (aged 28) | 34 | Leicester Tigers
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| Denny Solomona | Wing | 27 September 1993 (aged 24) | 2 | Sale Sharks
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| Mike Brown | Fullback | 4 September 1985 (aged 32) | 69 | Harlequins
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| Jason Woodward | Fullback | 17 May 1990 (aged 28) | 0 | Gloucester
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South Africa
editOn 26 May 2018, head coach Rassie Erasmus named a 43-man squad for South Africa's June Internationals.[4]
Coaching team:
- Head coach:
Rassie Erasmus - Attack coach: Mzwandile Stick
- Defence coach: Jacques Nienaber
- Scrum coach:
Pieter de Villiers
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
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| Bismarck du Plessis | Hooker | 22 May 1984 (aged 34) | 79 |  Montpellier
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| Bongi Mbonambi | Hooker | 7 January 1991 (aged 27) | 14 | Stormers
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| Chiliboy Ralepelle | Hooker | 11 September 1986 (aged 31) | 24 | Sharks
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| Akker van der Merwe | Hooker | 17 June 1991 (aged 26) | 1 | Sharks
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| Thomas du Toit | Prop | 5 May 1995 (aged 23) | 1 | Sharks
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| Steven Kitshoff | Prop | 10 February 1992 (aged 26) | 24 | Stormers
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| Wilco Louw | Prop | 20 July 1994 (aged 23) | 6 | Stormers
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| Frans Malherbe | Prop | 14 March 1991 (aged 27) | 17 | Stormers
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| Tendai Mtawarira | Prop | 1 August 1985 (aged 32) | 98 | Sharks
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| Ox Nché | Prop | 23 July 1995 (aged 22) | 1 | Cheetahs
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| Trevor Nyakane | Prop | 4 May 1989 (aged 29) | 37 | Bulls
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| Pieter-Steph du Toit | Lock | 20 August 1992 (aged 25) | 33 | Stormers
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| Jason Jenkins | Lock | 2 December 1995 (aged 22) | 1 | Bulls
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| Franco Mostert | Lock | 27 November 1990 (aged 27) | 18 | Lions
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| Marvin Orie | Lock | 15 February 1993 (aged 25) | 1 | Lions
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| RG Snyman | Lock | 29 January 1995 (aged 23) | 0 | Bulls
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| Nizaam Carr | Flanker | 4 April 1991 (aged 27) | 5 | Stormers
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| Jean-Luc du Preez | Flanker | 5 August 1995 (aged 22) | 10 | Sharks
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| Siya Kolisi | Flanker | 16 June 1991 (aged 26) | 28 | Stormers
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| Oupa Mohojé | Flanker | 3 August 1990 (aged 27) | 19 | Cheetahs
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| Sikhumbuzo Notshe | Flanker | 28 May 1993 (aged 25) | 1 | Stormers
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| Kwagga Smith | Flanker | 11 June 1993 (aged 24) | 1 | Lions
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| Dan du Preez | Number 8 | 5 August 1995 (aged 22) | 4 | Sharks
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| Duane Vermeulen | Number 8 | 3 July 1986 (aged 31) | 39 | Toulon
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| Faf de Klerk | Scrum-half | 19 October 1991 (aged 26) | 11 | Sale Sharks
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| Embrose Papier | Scrum-half | 25 April 1997 (aged 21) | 1 | Bulls
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| Ivan van Zyl | Scrum-half | 30 June 1995 (aged 22) | 1 | Bulls
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| Cameron Wright | Scrum-half | 20 April 1994 (aged 24) | 0 | Sharks
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| Robert du Preez | Fly-half | 30 July 1993 (aged 24) | 1 | Sharks
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| Elton Jantjies | Fly-half | 1 August 1990 (aged 27) | 24 | Lions
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| Handré Pollard | Fly-half | 11 March 1994 (aged 24) | 26 | Bulls
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| Lukhanyo Am | Centre | 28 November 1993 (aged 24) | 1 | Sharks
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| Damian de Allende | Centre | 25 November 1991 (aged 26) | 28 | Stormers
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| André Esterhuizen | Centre | 30 March 1994 (aged 24) | 1 | Sharks
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| Jesse Kriel | Centre | 15 February 1994 (aged 24) | 30 | Bulls
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| François Steyn | Centre | 14 May 1987 (aged 31) | 56 | Montpellier
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| Aphiwe Dyantyi | Wing | 26 August 1994 (aged 23) | 0 | Lions
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| Travis Ismaiel | Wing | 2 June 1992 (aged 26) | 1 | Bulls
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| Makazole Mapimpi | Wing | 26 July 1990 (aged 27) | 1 | Sharks
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| S'busiso Nkosi | Wing | 21 January 1996 (aged 22) | 0 | Sharks
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| Curwin Bosch | Fullback | 25 June 1997 (aged 20) | 2 | Sharks
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| Warrick Gelant | Fullback | 20 May 1995 (aged 23) | 3 | Bulls
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| Willie le Roux | Fullback | 18 August 1989 (aged 28) | 41 | Wasps
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Matches
editEnglish warm-up match (Barbarians)
edit| 27 May 2018 15:00 BST (UTC+01) |
| England | 45–63 | Barbarians |
| Try: Daly 16' c Francis (2) 20' c, 30' c Mercer 27' c Launchbury 55' c May 76' c Con: Ford (6/6) 18', 20', 28', 31', 55', 76' Pen: Ford (1/1) 48' | Report | Try: Ashton (3) 3' c, 6' c, 24' c Vito (2) 11' c, 79' c Russell 38' c Radradra 43' c Timani 59' c Laidlaw 71' c Con: Russell (7/7) 3', 7', 12', 26', 40', 44', 59' Laidlaw (1/1) 72' Fernández Lobbe (1/1) 80' |
| Twickenham, London Attendance: 51,636 Referee: Mathieu Raynal (France) |
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Man of the Match:
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Notes:
- This is the first time since 2014 the Barbarians has defeated England.
South African warm-up match (Wales)
edit| 2 June 2018 17:00 EDT (UTC-4) |
| South Africa | 20–22 |  Wales |
| Try: Ismaiel 43' c Mapimpi 58' c Con: Jantjies (2/2) 44', 59' Pen: Jantjies (1/1) 18' R. du Preez (1/1) 73' | Report | Try: Amos 30' c Williams 33' c Elias 74' m Con: Anscombe (2/3) 31', 35' Pen: Anscombe (1/3) 47' |
| RFK Stadium, Washington, D.C.[5] Attendance: 21,357 Referee: Matthew Carley (England) |
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Man of the Match:
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Notes:
- Tomos Williams (Wales) and Robert du Preez, Thomas du Toit, André Esterhuizen, Travis Ismaiel, Jason Jenkins, Makazole Mapimpi, Ox Nché, Sikhumbuzo Notshe, Marvin Orie, Embrose Papier, Kwagga Smith, Akker van der Merwe and Ivan van Zyl (all South Africa) made their international debuts.
- This victory saw Wales record a record third consecutive win against the Springboks, and win for the first time at a neutral venue against South Africa.
First test
edit| 9 June 2018 17:05 SAST (UTC+02) |
| South Africa | 42–39 | England |
| Try: De Klerk 19' m Nkosi (2) 29' c, 33' c Le Roux 38' c Dyantyi 64' c Con: Pollard (4/5) 30', 34', 39', 65' Pen: Pollard (3/5) 10', 51', 75' | Report | Try: Brown 3' c Daly 12' c Farrell 16' c Itoje 69' m May 77' c Con: Farrell (4/5) 4', 14', 17', 77' Pen: Daly (1/1) 1' Farrell (1/1) 40' |
| Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg Attendance: 55,260 Referee: Ben O'Keeffe (New Zealand) |
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Man of the Match:
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Notes:
- Aphiwe Dyantyi, S'busiso Nkosi and RG Snyman (all South Africa) and Brad Shields and Ben Spencer (both England) made their international debuts.
- Mako Vunipola (England) earned his 50th test cap.
Second test
edit| 16 June 2018 17:05 SAST (UTC+02) |
| South Africa | 23–12 | England |
| Try: Vermeulen 23' c Penalty try 49' Con: Pollard (1/1) 24' Pen: Pollard (3/4) 28', 38', 66' | Report | Try: Brown 9' c May 12' m Con: Farrell (1/2) 10' |
| Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein Referee: Romain Poite (France) |
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- Tendai Mtawarira (South Africa) earned his 100th test cap.
Third test
edit| 23 June 2018 17:05 SAST (UTC+02) |
| South Africa | 10–25 | England |
| Try: Kriel 45' c Con: Jantjies (1/1) 46' Pen: Jantjies (1/2) 40' | Try: May 71' c Con: Farrell (1/1) 72' Pen: Farrell (6/6) 9', 36', 43', 49', 57', 75' |
| Newlands Stadium, Cape Town Attendance: 33,827 Referee: Glen Jackson (New Zealand) |
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Man of the Match:
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Notes:
- This was England's first victory over South Africa in South Africa since they won 27–22 in 2000.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "IRB approve new 10-year playing schedule". Rugby Week. 18 May 2010. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ England squad for South Africa finalised
- ^ Singleton added to England squad
- ^ "Erasmus names Springbok squad for June Tests" (Press release). South African Rugby Union. 26 May 2018. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
- ^ "WALES TO FACE SPRINGBOKS IN US CAPITAL". 26 February 2018. Retrieved 27 February 2018.