International Friendly· Season 2021
Match Summary
England defeated South Africa 27:26. The match was played in International Friendly 2021.
Rivalry since 2008
England vs South Africa Head to Head Results· 16
England and South Africa have met 16 times — England won 3, South Africa won 12, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2008. South Africa leads the head-to-head with 12 victories from 16 meetings. A combined 696 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 43.50 per match (303 for the home side, 393 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 16 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 16 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. South Africa are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 42–39 in 2018.
Recent Meetings
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 30 May 2026