The Boks line up for the singing of the national anthem. Picture: Anesh Debiky / Gallo Images
The Boks line up for the singing of the national anthem. Picture: Anesh Debiky / Gallo Images
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 09: Brad Barritt of England receives attention to an eye injury during the First Test match between the South Africa Springboks and England at Kings Park Stadium on June 9, 2012 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 09: Marcell Coetzee of South Africa looks on during the First Test match between the South Africa Springboks and England at Kings Park Stadium on June 9, 2012 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 09: (L-R) Brad Barritt, Mike Brown; Dan Cole and Ben Youngs of England look dejected during their defeat in the First Test match between the South Africa Springboks and England at Kings Park Stadium on June 9, 2012 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 09: Jonathan Joseph of England runs with the ball during the First Test match between the South Africa Springboks and England at Kings Park Stadium on June 9, 2012 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 09: Jean de Villiers of South Africa is tackled by Tom Johnson (R) and Lee Dickson during the First Test match between the South Africa Springboks and England at Kings Park Stadium on June 9, 2012 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 09: Ruan Pienaar of South Africa kicks the ball upfield during the First Test match between the South Africa Springboks and England at Kings Park Stadium on June 9, 2012 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 09: The England team walk off the field after defeat during the First Test match between the South Africa Springboks and England at Kings Park Stadium on June 9, 2012 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 09: Jannie du Plessis of South Africa leaves the field with a cut to his head during the First Test match between the South Africa Springboks and England at Kings Park Stadium on June 9, 2012 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 09: Mike Brown of England is tackled during the First Test match between the South Africa Springboks and England at Kings Park Stadium on June 9, 2012 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 09: Francois Hougaard of South Africa has his kick charged down by Tom Johnson during the First Test match between the South Africa Springboks and England at Kings Park Stadium on June 9, 2012 in Durban, South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
Published Jun 10, 2012
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The Springboks got their first win under the belt under new coach Heyneke Meyer with a gutsy display against England in the first Test of their three-match series.
The Springboks got their first win under the belt under new coach Heyneke Meyer with a gutsy display against England in the first Test of their three-match series.