Josh Lewsey
Saved three tries with last-ditch tackles, less effective in attack and his kicking game was lacking 7
Mark Cueto
Tried to get involved and took his try smartly but was badly served by England's poor passing along the line 6
Mathew Tait
Showed flashes of his potential but was generally well policed by a South African defence that was not bedevilled by doubt 6
Jamie Noon
Far less assured at inside-centre than he had been at No13. He took the ball up well but quick passing is not his forte 6
Ben Cohen
The poor clearance kick that led to South Africa's opening try summed up his cumbersome afternoon 4
Charlie Hodgson
Too far behind the gain line, cramping his midfield. His injury possibly prevented another early substitution 4
Peter Richards
Alert around the fringes but his problem fitting into England's open game will be the time he takes to get the ball away 6
Andrew Sheridan
Solid up front but England need to get the ball in his hands more to achieve desired interaction of forwards and backs 6
George Chuter
Energetic but has shown nothing to suggest he will be anything other than Steve Thompson's deputy in the World Cup 6
Julian White
Part of the series of forward drives that led to Phil Vickery's try but England's scrum again lacked solidity 6
Tom Palmer
England's main option in the lineout, offloaded well in the tackle and added athleticism and energy to the pack 8
Ben Kay
Strangely subdued and hardly used himself in the lineout. England gained when Chris Jones replaced him 5
Joe Worsley
Made more tackles than any other England player and his selfless contribution did not go unnoticed 7
Pat Sanderson
Missed a couple of tackles but was happier back in his preferred position; England had far fewer problems at breakdown 6
Martin Corry
Excellent control at the back of the scrum to protect Richards, led from the front and showed that England did not lack fight 7
Replacements
Lee Mears for Chuter 61
Phil Vickery for Sheridan 50
Chris Jones for Kay 61
Lewis Moody for Sanderson 61
Shaun Perry for Richards 73
Andy Goode for Hodgson 40
Francois Steyn
The 19-year-old has been the find of South Africa's tour but benefited from England's wayward kicking 7
Akona Ndungane
Took try well and would have had another but for De Villiers going it alone. Caused England problems popping up in midfield 7
Wynand Olivier
Little to do in attack with England's domination of ball possession but tackled resolutely 6
Jean de Villiers
Organised defence well and created James's try but his sin-binning robbed his side of momentum at a vital time 6
Bryan Habana
Had few opportunities to attack and failed to work himself effectively into space as Ndungane did 6
Butch James
Arguably his best game for South Africa with almost faultless decision-making. The game turned when he limped off 8
Ricky Januarie
Endured a tricky afternoon but proved adept at getting poor ball away quickly from the base of the scrum 6
CJ van der Linde
Anchored the visitors' scrum to the detriment of White and showed up well in the loose 6
John Smit
Set a new record for captaining the Springboks but two poor lineouts stood between him and one of his best victories 6
BJ Botha
Struggled against Sheridan early on but proved to be part of a strong defensive rearguard 6
Johan Ackermann
Put in a number of big tackles but at 36 unlikely to be around next year to play a part in the World Cup 6
Johann Muller
Dominated the middle of the lineout until the very end when his side, under most pressure, needed the ball most 6
Pierre Spies
South Africa's outstanding forward, he made the most tackles in the game and showed the pace of a former wing 8
Danie Roussouw
A useful lineout option, he was also an effective link man, playing an integral part in the Springboks' opening try 7
Jacques Cronje
Played only the first half and struggled to make any mark as the Boks conceded early turnovers. 5
Replacements
Deon Carstens for Van der Linde 73
Albert van den Berg for Ackermann 80
Hilton Lobberts for Cronje h-t
Ruan Pienaar for Januarie 79
Andre Pretorius for James 61
