Spar Proteas Secure Hard-Fought Win Over England To Take Series Lead In Johannesburg

Tale Mathe, Spar Proteas Centre, controls the ball against England on the opening day of the Spar Challenge at Ellis Park Arena in the City of Johannesburg. South Africa defeated England 52–48 in the first of three Test matches on Thursday evening, 29 January 2026. All Photos: Reg Caldecott

Propelled by a Player of the Match performance from Sanmarie Visser and a spirited regrouping in the final quarter, South Africa struck first in the Spar Challenge with a hard-earned win over England at Ellis Park Arena

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