England vs Australia: Second-half rally sees hosts to victory at Twickenham
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Your support makes all the difference.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.
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One final note: I can't help but think that tackle from Elliot Daly on Haylett-Petty down in the left-hand corner of England's 22 made all the difference to this game. On 68 minutes, with the home side leading 30-13, Australia looked poised to dive over for a score that would have thrust the visitors back into the match.
With 12 minutes on the clock, who knows what would have happened next. However, Daly's intervention dealt a sucker punch to the Wallabies, with England subsequently clearing their lines before rushing down the pitch to score a disallowed try. It's moments like these which make a match.
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