England vs Australia: Second-half rally sees hosts to victory at Twickenham
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England swept aside Australia 37-18 to claim a sixth successive victory over the Wallabies and complete a successful autumn series at Twickenham marred only by a controversial defeat to New Zealand.
The old enemies were deadlocked at 13-13 entering half-time but blistering tries from Elliot Daly and Joe Cokanasiga opened up daylight before the win became a rout when Owen Farrell touched down in the closing stages.
Apart from losing their way in the second quarter, England dominated the Cook Cup showdown with man of the match Kyle Sinckler, Jonny May and Cokanasiga outstanding.
Victory was secured against one of the poorest Wallaby teams seen at Twickenham in recent years, the tourists enfeebled by the loss of David Pocock to a neck injury and tumultuous build up due to senior players Kurtley Beale and Adam Ashley-Cooper being disciplined for bringing women back to their hotel rooms.
Among the biggest roars of the afternoon was reserved for Manu Tuilagi, who finally made his first Test appearance for two years as a final-quarter replacement having overcome a groin strain.
Re-live the action below:
8 min: Oh dear, Will Genia has just blindly thrown the ball back into his own try zone from a ruck. It looks like he was in search of To'omua but the 10 was nowhere to be seen. Australia recover and clear from deep for an England line-out
10 min: More encouraging play as England penetrate Australia's defence, and it's Kyle Sinckler of all people who made the breakthrough after spotting the space from a short Farrell pass. He's eventually stopped in his path before England recycle, but Wilson takes the wind out of his side's sails after conceding a penalty. Another let off for Australia.
12 min: Now it's Australia's time to concede a penalty. It's a few feet out from their 22, down on the left. This should be an easy one for Farrell...
12 min: He misses! I spoke too soon... his effort clipped the left-hand post and bounced back into play, with Australia bouncing on the loose ball to kick clear. It's moments like these which could well decide today's game... Jones won't be pleased.
15 min: Ah, the chance for redemption for Farrell after Kepu joins a ruck from the side and England are awarded another penalty.
This time, the England 10 makes the kick and the hosts lead by seven points.
17 min: England ride out a short spell of pressure to force the penalty after the visitors were caught not releasing. It was Wilson who made the difference at the breakdown. Splendid work from Jones' men.
19 min: Australia break through England's defence down the left, with Jack Dempsey bursting down the flank before being stopped in his tracks by Elliot Daly. The visitors rush to recycle but amid the chaos the ball pops free and England seize the opportunity to reclaim possession. A wasted chance for the Wallabies who had looked to have been building up some momentum there.
20 min: England were approaching Australia's 22 but a dropped ball from Henry Slade quickly brought that passage of play to an end. Settle down lads...
22 min: From the scrum, Australia kick clear and give chase to smother Daly (who had pulled off a sublime dive and catch to gather the ball) before pushing him into touch. Line-out for the Wallabies, but nothing comes of it.
24 min: Some of the Australians' passing has been, er, questionable to say the least. After that moment of madness from Genia earlier on, a wild pass from To'omua is flung forward in search of Maddocks. The ref subsequently brings it back for an England scrum.
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