Springbok lock Ruan Nortje catches a line out during the rugby Nations Championship against England at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday.

South Africa outscored England by seven tries to three to win a Nations Championship first-round match 45-21 at Ellis Park in Johannesburg on Saturday.

After reducing the deficit to 10 points with 11 minutes remaining, England were reduced to 13 men with centre Tommy Freeman and replacement forward Guy Pepper yellow carded.

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