 South Africa withstood a brave second-half fightback from England to clinch a series victory in a thrilling encounter in Johannesburg.All hope seemed lost for the visitors as tries from Willem Alberts, Bismark du Plessis and Francois Hougaard gave the hosts a 25–10 half-time lead.Two opportunist converted tries from the lively Ben Youngs dragged England back to within a converted try.