England had been surprised as soon as once more by late drama as Australia produced a gutsy 83rd-minute attempt to inflict a second consecutive Autumn Internationals defeat on Steve Borthwick‘s males.
At occasions the house aspect’s defence was ripped to shreds by their unfancied opponents, lacking 35 tackles in a shoddy efficiency.
Issues might have been totally different. Two tries from Chandler Cunningham-South gave the hosts a wholesome lead inside 12 minutes however Tom Wright and Harry Wilson each dived over the road for Australia which, together with a penalty, gave them the half-time lead.
Then, very like final week, second-half chaos dismantled England as Fraser McReight and Andrew Kellaway scores got here both aspect of an Ollie Sleightholme double to present the Wallabies a late lead. When Maro Itoje‘s 78th-minute effort put the hosts in entrance they had been on the cusp of victory solely to have their hearts damaged by Max Jorgensen’s winner within the dying seconds.
Mail Sport’s ALEX BYWATER was at Allianz Stadium to select the very best and worst of the 2 sides in a rollercoaster encounter.
England slumped to a different late defeat at Twickenham as we speak after a string of second-half tries
A Max Jorgensen effort within the 93rd minute gave Australia a fifth try to broke English hearts
The drama meant Harry Wilson might maintain the trophy and have fun a primary win right here since 2015
England
George Furbank – 4.5
Quiet. Did not essentially do a lot mistaken, however did not stand out both. Changed by George Ford with Marcus Smith shifting to full-back.
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso – 5
Was ultimately the person advised to depart the sector for a head damage evaluation after a mix-up over which England participant had taken the blow. Returned however then suffered one other damage within the second half.
Ollie Lawrence – 6.5
Wore 13 however defended at inside centre initially. Instantly extra concerned than final week, racing on to a Marcus Smith kick. Additionally compelled off for a head damage.
Henry Slade – 5
He’s the person accountable for England’s blitz defence, nevertheless it was minimize to ribbons far too usually by some razor-sharp Australian assault.
Tommy Freeman – 4.5
Sadly, he seemed a spark off the tempo. By no means stopped working however had a great probability for first-half strive.
Ollie Lawrence was extra concerned than final week as he defended at inside centre
Henry Slade was minimize to ribbons far too usually by some razor-sharp Australian assault
Marcus Smith – 8
Led a much-improved England assault, particularly within the first 20. Nice kicks created tries. Switched to No 15 however could not drive his staff over the road.
Ben Spencer – 5
He seemed like he’d executed sufficient to cease Australian lock Jeremy Williams from scoring, however the strive was given.
Ellis Genge – 5.5
Stood nonetheless at one level with ball in hand, such was the breathless nature of the primary 20. Went effectively on the entire.
Jamie George (capt) – 6
He was in all places within the opening quarter, popping up within the free in addition to the tight. However he could not cease Australia preventing again earlier than giving approach.
Will Stuart – 6
Bizarrely, he was sick on the pitch after rising for the second half. However went effectively in opposition to New Zealand and confirmed up with two good early carries. Promising autumn to this point.
Maro Itoje – 7
Good supply of line-out possession and tidy work from restarts too. Thought he’d gained it with close-range strive late on.
George Martin – 5
Not his normal self. Australia’s high-tempo recreation did not permit him to get near gold shirts and make the type of tackles he usually does.
Tommy Freeman seemed a spark off the tempo however by no means stopped working
Jamie George was in all places within the opening quarter, popping up within the free and the tight
Maro Itoje was a great supply of line-out possession and tidy work from restarts too
Chandler Cunningham-South – 7
Completed straightforward early try to marked rating with Cole Palmer-style celebration. Was then caught offside however responded with second strive.
Tom Curry – 6
Confirmed good arms, alongside his fellow forwards, to set-up Cunningham-South’s first. However was then knocked out in touch tackling Rob Valetini. It’s such a fear to see him preserve taking extreme head blows.
Ben Earl – 6
Confirmed spectacular tempo to stick with Wallaby wing Dylan Pietsch. Swapped between flanker and No 8 when Alex Dombrandt got here on.
Replacements: Ollie Sleightholme 7.5 (for Feyi-Waboso 21-31), Alex Dombrandt 5.5 (for Curry 23), Ollie Sleightholme 7.5 (for Lawrence 35-41), Ollie Sleightholme 7.5 (for Feyi-Waboso 51), Luke Cowan-Dickie 6.5 (for George 52), Nick Isiekwe 5 (for Martin 60), George Ford 5.5 (for Furbank 62), Fin Baxter 5.5 (for Genge 62), Harry Randall 5 (for Spencer 62), Dan Cole 5 (for Stuart 68)
Australia
Tom Wright – 8
He is a really harmful runner in area. Scored his staff’s first and broke clear firstly of the second half.
Andrew Kellaway – 8
Penalised for not releasing the person on the breakdown. A key Australian determine, he raced away for essential late rating when an England assault broke down.
Joseph Sua’ali’i – 9
Remarkably, participant of the match on his first recreation {of professional} rugby union. Did brilliantly to create Wright’s strive by getting outdoors Ollie Sleightholme. Offloaded for enjoyable and was nice within the air. He seems to be like he’ll be an unreal participant.
Tom Wright scored his staff’s first and broke clear firstly of the second half
Andrew Kellaway raced away for essential late rating when an England assault broke down
Len Ikitau – 7.5
Good combos with the lads both aspect of him. Australia have harmful runners and he helped unleash them.
Dylan Pietsch – 6.5
He was concerned in a single wonderful Australian counterattack which confirmed what they’ll do. Confirmed loads of tempo earlier than giving approach for Max Jorgensen who scored the winner.
Noah Lolesio – 7.5
Very calm, spectacular show from No 10. Wasn’t flashy however led a beautiful Wallaby assault.
Jake Gordon – 7.5
Discovered himself coated in blood after robust first-half show. His momentary substitute Tate McDermott did very effectively to create second Australian rating.
Angus Bell – 8.5
A monster carry noticed him ship Curry flying via the air. It was a part of a powerful opening that merely by no means ended. Large show.
Joseph-Aukuso Sua’ali’i used to be participant of the match on his first recreation {of professional} rugby union
Angus Bell was a part of a powerful opening that merely by no means ended. Large show
Matt Faessler – 7
Australian line-out went effectively. Crucially, he was a part of a Wallaby ahead pack that greater than held their very own.
Taniela Tupou – 5
The ‘Tongan Thor’ did not have all of it his personal approach at scrum time. Almost went via a niche to attain however changed early within the second half.
Nick Frost – 6.5
Had his arms full with Itoje, nevertheless it wasn’t a one-way contest because the Australian had loads of good moments.
Jeremy Williams – 7.5
Confirmed sensible athleticism for a lock ahead to attain within the nook, ending a fantastic staff transfer in acrobatic vogue.
Rob Valetini – 8.5
He stands out due to his hair, however his efficiency was additionally a minimize above. Actually bodily along with his carrying. A dominant determine.
Fraser McReight – 7.5
Dogged show. Linked the sport properly and had loads of good moments.
Rob Valentini stands out due to his hair, however his efficiency was additionally a minimize above
Harry Wilson received via a mountain of labor as he led from the entrance
Harry Wilson (capt) – 8
Wallaby skipper had one early gallop. Obtained via a mountain of labor as he led from the entrance. Australia did simply sufficient even after he departed.
Replacements: Tate McDermott 7.5 (for Gordon 33-41), Allan Alaalatoa 7.5 (for Tupou 46), Max Jorgensen 8 (for Pietsch 48), Brandon Paenga-Amosa 7 (for Faessler 60), Lukhan Salakaia-Loto 6.5 (for Williams 60) Tate McDermott 7.5 (for Gordon 64), Langi Gleeson 6 (for Wilson 65), James Slipper 6.5 (for Bell 71), Ben Donaldson 7.5 (for Lolesio 71)
Scorers
England Tries: Cunningham-South 5, 12, Sleightholme 57, 68, Itoje 79Cons: Smith 13, 69, 80Pens: Smith 19, 31
Australia Tries: Wright 27, Wilson 34, Williams 50, Kellaway 76, Jorgensen 80+4Cons: Lolesio 27, 34, Donaldson 77, 80+4Pens: Lolesio 10, 40+2, 54
Referee: Ben O’Keeffe (New Zealand)
Attendance: 81,329
Star man: Joseph Sua’ali’i (Australia)
