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England vs Australia live: 30-6 victory for the hosts as England run riot in final minutes

Follow the latest from the autumn international at Twickenham

Jack de Menezes
Twickenham
Saturday 18 November 2017 12:00 GMT
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Ben Youngs kicks the ball during England's Test with Australia
Ben Youngs kicks the ball during England's Test with Australia (Getty)

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Louise Thomas

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England maintained their 100 per cent record throughout the autumn internationals after securing a 30-6 victory over Australia, with Eddie Jones's side scoring four tries in a flattering victory over the Wallabies. Re-live the action here.

  • England beat Australia 30-6
  • Elliot Daly and Jonathan Joseph both cross for tries in the second half
  • Jonny May and Danny Care seal victory
  • Wallabies furious after decision to chalk off Michael Hooper try in the first half

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Preview...

England take on Australia for the first time this year looking to add to Eddie Jones’ record of 20 victories in 21 Tests, and maintain his unbeaten record against his native country and old sparring partner Michael Cheika.

Jones and Cheika used to play together for Randwick earlier in their careers before making the move into coaching, with Cheika now coaching the national team that Jones did from 2001 until 2005. Their friendship off their pitch is matched by their rivalry on it, and there has been no shortage of verbal barbs in the build-up to this latest encounter.

England have the momentum, having beaten Australia four times in 2016, but the Wallabies arrive in London of the back of hugely important victories over New Zealand and Wales.

That form has led Jones to recall his two World Rugby Player of the Year nominees, with Owen Farrell replacing Henry Slade at inside centre and Maro Itoje among the replacements at the expense of the dropped George Kruis. Joe Launchbury has been promoted to the starting second-row, while Jonny May is back on the wing after recovering from injury with Anthony Watson moving to full-back in the absence of Mike Brown.

Australia, meanwhile, have been hit by a big loss ahead of the Test after second-row Adam Coleman was ruled out with a thumb injury, forcing Cheika into his only change as uncapped lock Blake Enever starts with Lopeti Timani among the replacements.

When is it?

England vs Australia takes place on Saturday 18 November at Twickenham Stadium.

What time does it start?

The match is scheduled to kick-off at 15:00.

Where can I watch it?

The Test will be shown live on Sky Sport Action from 14:00 and Sky Sports Main Event from 14:55. Highlights will be shown on BBC Two from 13:00.

Teams...

England: Anthony Watson; Jonny May, Jonathan Joseph, Owen Farrell, Elliot Daly; George Ford, Ben Youngs; Mako Vunipola, Dylan Hartley, Dan Cole; Courtney Lawes, Joe Launchbury; Chris Robshaw, Sam Underhill, Nathan Hughes.

Replacements: Jamie George, Joe Marler, Harry Williams, Maro Itoje, Sam Simmonds, Danny Care, Alex Lozowski, Semesa Rokoduguni.

Australia: Kurtley Beale; Marika Koroibete, Tevita Kuridrani, Samu Kerevi, Reece Hodge; Bernard Foley, Will Genia; Scott Sio, Tatafu Polota-Nau, Sekope Kepu; Rob Simmons, Blake Enever; Ned Hanigan, Michael Hooper, Sean McMahon.

Replacements: Stephen Moore, Tom Robertson, Allan Alaalatoa, Matt Philip, Ben McCalman, Lopeti Timani, Nick Phipps, Karmichael Hunt.

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16 mins: Daly nudges the ball into the corner and Australia are under pressure for the first time. However, they're lineout is clean and Foley can clear, and Hughes comes up with the error as he knocks the ball on in the tackle from Hanigan.

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17 mins: Bad news for Underhill as he needs an HIA, but that does mean the introduction of Maro Itoje to a huge roar.

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18 mins: That's forced a reshuffle of sorts, as Itoje is into the second-row, Lawes has moved to blindside flanker and Robshaw is filling the openside void left by Underhill, who didn't look too clever as he left the field.

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19 mins: Foley chips over the top and May reads it smartly, but he drops the catch and there's a lot of handling errors out there due to the slippery ball. England do manage to win the ball back though and Youngs kicks long for may to chase. Like a rocket ship, he's off and breezes past Hooper, and Beale just gets back in time to claim the loose ball. England pile into the ruck, but they're too keen and give away the penalty.

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21 mins: McMahon catches May as he floats into the middle of the field, and he's quickly back to his feet and wins the penalty for holding on. A great tackle from the No 8, and Foley has the chance to go for goal from inside 40m.

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23 mins: Foley's effort is shanked and the three points go begging.

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24 mins: After repeated kicks from both sides, Foley tries the chip and it bounces in front of May, with the wing knocking the ball on in his attempt to catch it. From the scrum, England are penalised again for early engagement, and having done so a third time that's a penalty offence. Australia kick to touch, only for Itoje to steal the ball.

Jack de Menezes18 November 2017 15:28
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27 mins: TRY FOR AUSTRALIA!

Wait, it's a TMO check...

Jack de Menezes18 November 2017 15:29
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27 mins: It's wiped off! O'Keeffe decides that Hooper is offside, despite Koroibete getting a foot on the ball and appearing to put him onside. England breath a sigh of relief there.

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29 mins: England win a penalty as Genia is caught offside - the irony - and Farrell kicks to the Wallaby 22.

Jack de Menezes18 November 2017 15:35

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