The Springboks kicked off their Nations Championship with a convincing 45-21 bonus-point victory over England at Ellis Park to maintain top spot in the World Rugby rankings on Saturday evening.
Earlier in the day, the All Blacks held their nerve to defeat a gutsy French side 34-32.
Elsewhere, Ireland won a dramatic thriller 33-31 against Australia.
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