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South Africa defeat England to win series

By AFP
South Africa South Africas JP Pietersen (L) tries to tackle Englands Ben Foden.  By Alexander Joe (AFP/File)
SAT, 16 JUN 2012
South Africa's JP Pietersen (L) tries to tackle England's Ben Foden. By Alexander Joe (AFP/File)

JOHANNESBURG (AFP) - South Africa defeated England 36-27 at Ellis Park Saturday to take a winning 2-0 lead in the three-Test series.

The Springboks dominated the first 40 minutes and led by 15 points at half-time only for England to cut the gap to four before JP Pietersen scored a late try.

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