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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

Ben Youngs kicks the ball during England's Test with Australia — Ben Youngs kicks the ball during England's Test with Australia (Getty)

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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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.

England vs Argentina player ratings

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England vs Argentina player ratings

Mike Brown – 6 out of 10

His day ended prematurely when he landed head-first after claiming a high Landajo kick. There was no need for an HIA as he was knocked unconscious, and replaced for the rest of the rest of the game by Semesa Rokoduguni.

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Anthony Watson – 6 out of 10

Moved to full-back upon Brown’s departure and while it gave him more space to run in, he wasn’t able to use it. One counter-attack that looked to have legs quickly ended when he passed behind the four men outside him.

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Jonathan Joseph – 6 out of 10

Alert enough to snaffle a loose ball that led to a penalty for England, which Ford turned into three points. Looked the livelier of the two centres, but then that didn’t say a lot.

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Henry Slade – 6 out of 10

One nice chip in behind the Argentine defence proved the highlight, but he aimlessly kicked the ball away soon after half-time and when he had Hughes outside him in space, he threw the ball a long, long way forward. Not the display he will have wanted.

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Elliot Daly – 6 out of 10

Starved of ball in space and didn’t have an awful lot to do. Saw one chance go begging as Watson kicked possession away when he was outside in space.

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England vs Argentina player ratings

George Ford – 6 out of 10

The Twickenham faithful will have feared the worst when his first kick at goal struck the upright, but he soon settled with the boot. His play with the ball in hand was much better, and his pass for Hughes’ try displayed great awareness and execution.

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Ben Youngs – 6 out of 10

Couldn’t link up with Ford as well as we’ve seen in recent times at Welford Road, and kicked possession away far too often in the first 30 minutes. His voice could be heard barking the defensive orders,

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Mako Vunipola – 7 out of 10

Sent backwards and up by Nahuel Tataz Chaparro in one first-half scrum, but his carrying was very good as he burst a couple of tackles in the first period. Found his feet soon after and shored up the scrum, and could be happy with his showing.

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Dylan Hartley – 6 out of 10

His normal reliable self in the lineout, but lost the ball in one carry when he was double-tackled low. Defensively he was reliable though, and departed on the hour for Jamie George, much to the crowds’ delight.

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Dan Cole – 6 out of 10

Penalised midway through the first half that Juan Martin Hernandez failed to turn into three points. His side of the scrum was rock-steady until he lost his binding just shy of the hour mark, and after a couple of good carries he was replaced by Harry Williams 12 minutes from time.

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England vs Argentina player ratings

Courtney Lawes – 7 out of 10

Lovely pass in the first half put Robshaw into space, with the forwards linking well out wide. Good work rate and carrying, and he made a point of getting around the park in support of the backs. He also did well to wrap up Argentinian ball in the maul, which saved England’s line late on.

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England vs Argentina player ratings

George Kruis – 6 out of 10

Ran the lineout to his usual high standards, but will have been disappointed to see the driving maul malfunction when on the Argentine try line. Replaced soon after by Joe Launchbury.

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England vs Argentina player ratings

Chris Robshaw – 7 out of 10

Another of England’s more prevalent figures with his defensive work-rate. Looked to have a bit of niggle in his game, which is unusual, but he contributed to the defensive cause magnificently.

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Sam Underhill – 8 out of 10

A flying start to his Twickenham debut. A ferocious tackler who has mastered the art of going low, and his technique should be shown up and down the country on Sunday morning to all aspiring young rugby players. Shuddering tackle on Santiago Gonzalez Iglesias early-on set the tone, although sometimes he was a little too over-eager and conceded a couple of penalties for a no-arm tackle and being off his feet. Still, he was the best performer out there by far.

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Nathan Hughes – 7 out of 10

Excellent reactions to catch Ford’s long pass, juggling it off his shoulder, before running a good line to score one-handed. Carried strongly all game until he was replaced by debutant Sam Simmonds for the final 10 minutes.

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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.

70 mins: NO TRY!

Koroibete surges through some lax defending from England and offloads to Foley. it takes a great tackle from Youngs to stop the fly-half. Genia recycles the ball, feeds a charging Koroibete, and he dives over with Robshaw for company. The flanker does brilliantly to hold the ball up and prevent the grounding. However, replacement hooker Stephen Moore, who has just come on, is ahead of Koroibete as they make impact with Robshaw, and it's deemed to be obstruction and a penalty to England.

Jack de Menezes18 November 2017 16:44

70 mins: Michael Cheika is absolutely furious, and he's made his way down pitchside to bark out the orders.

Jack de Menezes18 November 2017 16:46

72 mins: TRY FOR ENGLAND!

Jack de Menezes18 November 2017 16:47

72 mins: Smart play from Danny Care, just on for Ben Youngs, sees the scrum-half chip the ball over the ruck, and from nowhere Jonathan Joseph races through to collect the ball and use the slippery surface to slide over and score. Farrell converts, and England's lead is out to 20-6.

Jack de Menezes18 November 2017 16:50

79 mins: TRY FOR ENGLAND!

Jack de Menezes18 November 2017 16:54

80 mins: TRY FOR ENGLAND!

Jack de Menezes18 November 2017 16:57

F/T: ENGLAND 30-6 AUSTRALIA

Jack de Menezes18 November 2017 16:59

F/T: Where to start?! Firstly, England break down the right and Simmonds feeds Care, who chips the ball ahead and allows Jonny May to gallop onto it, collect, dodge two defenders and score.

The just a minute later, Australia attack but the ball is lost and May chips the ball into his own hands, sprints 20 metres and pops it to Danny Care to add the icing on the cake.

Jack de Menezes18 November 2017 17:01

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