South Africa 23 England 12: Eddie Jones' men lose series in fifth consecutive Test defeat

South Africa have beaten England 23-12 in the second Test in Bloemfontein to secure an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

The South Africans profited from a second-half penalty try to inflict more misery on England and clinch the series at Free State Stadium.

Poor discipline cost England again as they slipped to a fifth test loss in a row, piling the pressure on coach Eddie Jones some 15 months out from the World Cup in Japan next year.

Number eight Duane Vermeulen also scored a try for the Springboks, while flyhalf Handre Pollard kicked three penalties and a conversion in a game that did not have the same high drama as the first test at Ellis Park, but was equally absorbing.

England scored their tries early through wings Mike Brown and Jonny May, while centre Owen Farrell kicked a conversion as they failed to register a point after the 13th minute.

Additional reporting by Reuters.