Why the Springboks lost the test against England

The first problem is a classic - you do not play locks as loosies.   Du Toit is not a loosie - and should never play in that position.   Alberts is nowhere near the scene and was useless.   The Springboks did not dominate the breakdowns and that is where Alberts were absent.
The above problem accounts for two of the English tries.   The second issue is that the game plan was all stupid - don't kick balls away aimlessly - there were too many players kicking balls away and then having to face counter-attacks.
The fact is that Pietersen was poor and useless and caused the one try when under no pressure he failed to field a high ball.  
What was the positives?   Goosen came on and the backline immediately shaped better up in attack.   That and the fact that the Springboks at last managed to score two tries, only materialized after Goosen came on to replace Lambie.