The Springboks got their Nations Championship campaign off to a winning start against England at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday.

South Africa won 45-21 after leading 17-14 at half-time.

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The Springboks outscored England seven tries to three, picking up a try-scoring bonus point in the process.

The home side scored tries through Cheslin Kolbe, Jesse Kriel, Kurt-Lee Arendse, Grant Williams, Thomas Du Toit, Malcolm Marx and Ben-Jason Dixon.

Kolbe was also on target with five conversions.

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Read the full article from The South African Rugby here.