 Following their fifth-place finish in the Six Nations, England played a non-test match against the Barbarians in preparation for their forthcoming tour.The game ended in a shock defeat for the Red Roses, by 63–45, with overlooked England international Chris Ashton scoring a hat-trick of tries for the Baabaas.In the first match of their summer tour to South Africa, England raced out to a 24–3 lead inside the first 25 mins, before the hosts fought back to lead 29–27 at the break.