 The third test, played in miserable slushy conditions at Newlands, saw a reworked England side claim a consolation win by 25–10 against a similarly experimental Springbok line-up.With former All Blacks and USA Eagles coach John Mitchell appointed as their new defence coach, England began their autumn campaign with a tightly contested return victory against South Africa by 12–11, and an equally close loss to world champions New Zealand the following week.Both games were noted for controversial refereeing decisions that were seen to affect the outcome.