After a narrow loss to New Zealand last week, England must have thought things could not get more painful than that. Australia were supposed to be the perfect pick-me-up following a dramatic loss to the All Blacks, but instead they piled on more misery.
The manner of it will sting for England, too. Once again, they looked like they were going to get over the line in a tight game - but their hopes were dashed at the death. When Maro Itoje went over with two minutes to go and Marcus Smith nailed the conversion, England were 37-35 up and within touching distance of a first win this autumn.
Australia, though, roared back with a try that summed up how they played all day. They looked like they were setting up for a drop-goal, but Len Ikitau carried and then threw an offload out of the back of his hand to Max Jorgensen. The wing raced through and went over in the corner, as England players fell to their floor. The conversion was slotted, but by that point those at Twickenham were already beginning to filter out - presumably to drown their sorrows in the nearby bars.
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19:18After a narrow loss to New Zealand last week, England must have thought things could not get more painful than that.
Australia were supposed to be the perfect pick-me-up following a dramatic loss to the All Blacks, but instead they piled on more misery.
The manner of it will sting for England, too. Once again, they looked like they were going to get over the line in a tight game - but their hopes were dashed at the death.
When Maro Itoje went over with two minutes to go and Marcus Smith nailed the conversion, England were 37-35 up and within touching distance of a first win this autumn.
Australia, though, roared back with a try that summed up how they played all day. They looked like they were setting up for a drop-goal, but Len Ikitau carried and then threw an offload out of the back of his hand to Max Jorgensen. The wing raced through and went over in the corner, as England players fell to their floor.
The conversion was slotted, but by that point those at Twickenham were already beginning to filter out - presumably to drown their sorrows in the nearby bars.
Jamie George reacts
18:06 , Matt Verri"The system and the principle all works,” the England captain says.
“We know it works but we didn't quite get what we wanted out if it.
"Tonight, it was the collisions. Leaking 42 points at home is unforgiveable.
“They got front foot ball and then have some pretty good runners outside."
Doesn't get any easier...
17:40 , Matt VerriNext up for England, world champions South Africa.
For all there have been positives in the past week, England will have to pull off an upset next Saturday or it will be three defeats on the bounce in the Autumn Nations Series.
Steve Borthwick, unsurprisingly, believes his side are capable of doing it.
'There will be no shortage of motivation to get back out there against South Africa'
— Rugby on TNT Sports (@rugbyontnt) November 9, 2024
Steve Borthwick backs his players to bounce back after Australia defeat#ENGvAUS | #AutumnNationsSeries pic.twitter.com/n8eO0vYC7p
Statement win for Australia
17:26 , Matt VerriAllan Alaalatoa’s ear an absolute mess but he couldn’t care less.
Twickenham silenced, as Australia beat England for just the second time in the past 12 matches between the two nations.
'Mate, I loved it. That was awesome'
— Rugby on TNT Sports (@rugbyontnt) November 9, 2024
Allan Alaalatoa cannot hide his joy after Australia beat England in dramatic circumstances#ENGvAUS | #AutumnNationsSeries pic.twitter.com/BJm9LFwAw3
Player ratings
17:21 , Matt VerriMarcus Smith 8 | Star player
Just like last week, he was England’s best player. Made some great breaks and played a delightful kick through for Sleightholme’s try. Majestic.
Ollie Sleightholme 8
Off the bench and scored two tries. Electric out wide and should push to start against South Africa next week.
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At the death!
17:14 , Matt VerriHow about the offload out the back of the hand?
Ridiculously good, let alone at that stage of the match. Nobody was stopping Jorgensen from there.
Defeat at the death for England. An unbelievable finale 😳#ENGvAUS | #AutumnNationsSeries pic.twitter.com/lCsCL11Isc
— Rugby on TNT Sports (@rugbyontnt) November 9, 2024
Simon Collings at Twickenham
17:12 , Matt VerriWow.
FT: England 37-42 Australia
17:11INCREDIBLE.
Some match, some finish. Conversion sent over and it’s a 42-37 win for Australia. The most points they have ever scored at Twickenham.
England once again pipped at the post.
TRY! England 37-40 Australia | Max Jorgensen 84'
17:09 , Matt VerriAUSTRALIA WIN IT!
Great hands out wide, Wright to Jorgensen and he scampers down the touchline. England can’t get across.
England 37-35 Australia
17:09 , Matt Verri83 mins: Ball bobbles loose - advantage knock-on for Australia. It could not be more tense.
England cannot afford to make a mistake, it’s within penalty range now. Not yet drop goal, though.
England 37-35 Australia
17:07 , Matt Verri82 mins: Scrum goes down, will be reset. Most of the scrums this afternoon have been a mess.
Take two... out it comes and Australia have the platform. Still the best part of 50 metres out.
England 37-35 Australia
17:06 , Matt Verri80 mins: The clock goes red.
England knock it on, it’s an Australian scrum just inside the halfway line.
This is it.
CONVERSION! England 37-35 Australia | Marcus Smith 79'
17:05 , Matt VerriTMO checking this for a potential knock-on. Try given!
Dear me... Smith squeeeeeeezes it in. Made that a lot harder than it needed to me.
A minute to go!
TRY! England 35-35 Australia | Maro Itoje 78'
17:04 , Matt VerriScrum is good. England five metres out. Make that three, as Cowan-Dickie rolls forward.
Advantage England too. And another offside... one metre out.
AND OVER! Itoje bundles over the line and it’s a level game, with a fairly simple conversion to come.
England 30-35 Australia
17:03 , Matt VerriConversion is good - England have five points to make up.
Four minutes or so to do it. They have a five-metre scrum at least, Australia forced to touch it down under huge pressure.
TRY! England 30-33 Australia | Andrew Kellaway 75'
17:01 , Matt VerriOUT OF NOTHING!
Ford with the pass, Lawrence can’t gather and Kellaway pounces.
Four England shirts chasing after him... nobody can catch the winger.
England 30-28 Australia
16:58 , Matt Verri73 mins: Scrappy spell, as kicks are exchanged and neither side really gains much from it.
Smith looks so dangerous when he gets it in space - probably been better since he moved to full-back.
England 30-28 Australia
16:56 , Matt Verri71 mins: That decision has been reversed. Replays show England didn’t knock it on, before Australia then did. England scrum.
Down it goes, will be reset as the seconds tick away.
England 30-28 Australia
16:54 , Matt Verri70 mins: Can England kick on now and put this match to bed? They led late on against New Zealand but let it slip.
Knock-on here on halfway and it’s a scrum for the Wallabies.
CONVERSION! England 30-28 Australia | Marcus Smith 69'
16:52 , Matt VerriSmith and Ford have a quick chat - Smith makes it clear he’s taking this conversion.
Tough one out wide, but it’s curled over perfectly. England back in front.
TRY! England 28-28 Australia | Ollie Sleightholme 68'
16:51 , Matt VerriANOTHER FOR SLEIGHTHOLME!
Lineout taken quickly, Smith as ever spots the gap and Lawrence can burst into the 22.
It comes back out to the left, Dombrandt flings it wide and Sleightholme has a simple finish.
England 23-28 Australia
16:49 , Matt Verri66 mins: England scrum in the Australia 22.
It’s not going anywhere, England go down the blindside and the door is slammed shut. Sleightholme shoved into touch.
England 23-28 Australia
16:47 , Matt Verri65 mins: England are looking much better now... until they spill it.
Australia still have a clearing job to do, near enough on their own tryline. McDermott with an awful kick, nowhere near touch and here come England again.
But play is halted - Wilson staggering around and looks to be a head injury. Got caught on the temple as he went low on Itoje.
Australia captain is indeed coming off. Gleeson on.
England 23-28 Australia
16:45 , Matt Verri63 mins: Sleightholme wins England a penalty, Salakaia-Loto with about as unsubtle an obstruction as you’ll ever see.
Couldn’t have changed direction more if he tried.
England back looks to be in a fair bit of pain, but he’s back up and fine to continue.
Simon Collings at Twickenham
16:43 , Matt VerriFew boos from England fans, who thought Marcus Smith was going off, but it's Furbank who makes way - much to their delight.
England 23-28 Australia
16:43 , Matt Verri62 mins: Ford getting ready to come on. This time Smith stays on though, he will move to full-back. Furbank the man replaced.
Baxter on for Genge, and Randall introduced at scrum-half.
England 23-28 Australia
16:40 , Matt Verri60 mins: Australia look electric with ball in hand. Ikitau skips away from a couple of tackles, before Valetini does superbly to make the offload.
Only a great tackle from Smith stops Jorgensen from going free on the touchline, and he wins the penalty for England too.
TRY! England 23-28 Australia | Ollie Sleightholme 57'
16:37 , Matt VerriGame on!
Smith makes up for that initial kick with a brilliant one, poked through and Sleightholme gathers.
He’s too quick and too powerful, nobody stopping him.
Simon Collings at Twickenham
16:36 , Matt VerriSome analysis from dad, who is watching from the comfort of his local pub.
He has just text me: "England have spent a lot of this match sprinting back towards their own tryline."
England 18-28 Australia
16:36 , Matt Verri55 mins: Crowd trying to rally England, who have dropped off a crazy amount since the first 20 minutes or so.
Penalty, though, and a chance to get back on the front foot. What do England do hear?
Smith kicks to the corner... or at least he should have. It’s nowhere near the corner.
PENALTY! England 18-28 Australia | Noah Lolesio 54'
16:34 , Matt VerriSensible from Australia, who opt to stretch their lead beyond a score.
England have now missed 30 tackles - Australia at 13.
England 18-25 Australia
16:32 , Matt Verri52 mins: England look ragged now, it’s all Australia.
They are immediately back in the 22... make that five metres out. Advantage too.
McReight is held up as he looks to go over under the posts, so back for the penalty.
Simon Collings at Twickenham
16:30 , Matt VerriEngland missing so many tackles before that try, they've got to tighten up defensively.
They are taking a long, long look at this. TMO says it’s not conclusive.
That means they stick with on-field decision - try!
Could have gone either way, that one.
Williams got it down, but his left boot looks like it was just about in touch. Tough to see clearly, as two England players came across to tackle.
Think this will be chalked off.
TRY! England 18-25 Australia | Jeremy Williams 50'
16:27 , Matt VerriSuperb finish out wide!
All came from a lineout taken to the front, England were caught out.
Good carries took them to the 5m line, and then Williams lunged for the line out wide.
Were his feet up? Very, very tight on the touchline.
England 18-20 Australia
16:25 , Matt Verri49 mins: Australia turn it over, fling it wide and then booted up the pitch into the huge amount of empty space.
Furbank has to get back, and the kick under pressure is only five metres or so outside the England 22. Australia with a good platform for the lineout.
Simon Collings at Twickenham
16:23 , Matt VerriFew handling errors cropping up all over the place, now.
England's bench didn't have the impact they needed it too last week - it can't be the same again this time.
England 18-20 Australia
16:22 , Matt Verri47 mins: Suaalii taking liberties out there. So big, incredible hands, rapid... he’s going to do special things for Australia.
He’s mid-air, spins and offloads all in one motion. Slade didn’t know where to look.
England 18-20 Australia
16:20 , Matt Verri45 mins: Smith has to scramble back to claim the bouncing ball five metres from his own line. Wright with the kick forward, Smith does very well to get it back and ensure Australia don’t turn it over.
Spencer completes the job with the kick to touch.
England 18-20 Australia
16:18 , Matt Verri43 mins: It’s a frantic start to the half - ball being turned over and neither side getting a chance to catch a breath.
England going through the phases, but not really going anywhere. Australia defence holding firm.
Back underway!
16:15 , Matt VerriUp and running in the second half.
Simon Collings at Twickenham
16:10 , Matt Verri20 points first-half points is the most Australia have ever managed away from home against England.
First Australia try...
16:05 , Matt VerriHere’s how the Wallabies began to close the gap.
Think Suaalii might be quite good at rugby.
Great finish from Tom Wright but this one is all about the Joseph Sua'ali'i offload 🔥#ENGvAUS | #AutumnNationsSeries pic.twitter.com/OJIyeU7ZWq
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HT: England 18-20 Australia
16:00 , Matt VerriAnd the Wallabies do lead for the first time, as Lolesio sends that penalty over.
England were 12 points in front at one stage... they’re now two behind.
England 18-17 Australia
15:59 , Matt Verri40 mins: Clock goes red, Australia are deep in the England 22 with the advantage.
New advantage now, before Tupou sees the gap... and spills it forward. Back we go. England’s defence was really creaking there.
Australia will go for the points and should have a lead at half-time.
England 18-17 Australia
15:57 , Matt Verri39 mins: Cunningham-South gives away the penalty for obstruction, officials are hot on that at the moment. It’s deemed that he slowed down as the ball was launched up.
Australia will have one final chance to attack before half-time.
Simon Collings at Twickenham
15:56 , Matt VerriCracking Test match, this.
Australia look so dangerous in the loose, some lovely offloads.
Any suggestions England would run away with this being dismissed right now.
England 18-17 Australia
15:55 , Matt Verri37 mins: England going through the phases, looking to get things going again after a good spell for the Wallabies.
Sleightholme with the kick out wide, he looks to get on the end of it... too much on the kick and it bobbles out of play.
England 18-17 Australia
15:53 , Matt VerriLolesio... makes no mistake with the conversion.
Australia have got themselves to within a point, with five minutes to go until half-time.
TRY! England 18-15 Australia | Harry Wilson 34'
15:52Gordon’s entire face is covered in blood - no idea what’s happened there but he’s going to need to come off.
McDermott on and he’s immediately scrambling into a gap, as Australia have the advantage for offside.
They don’t need it... try time!
So, so good from McDermott. Again he skips into space, great footwork and he puts it on a plate for Wilson.
PENALTY! England 18-10 Australia | Marcus Smith 31'
15:48 , Matt VerriAnother scrum penalty for England, chance for them to move more than a score ahead once again.
And they do so, Smith not going to make any mistakes with that kick from the 22 line.
Simon Collings at Twickenham
15:46 , Matt VerriAh, so that's what all the fuss is about with Suaalii.
A reminder - this is his first professional game in rugby union.
England 15-10 Australia
15:45 , Matt VerriLolesio with a great kick from the touchline to add the extras.
It’s a five-point game at Twickenham.
TRY! England 15-8 Australia | Tom Wright 27'
15:44 , Matt VerriBrilliant try!
Suaalii with a superb offload as Australia ship it wide, and Wright can charge over out wide.
Slade jumped up and it proved costly.
England 15-3 Australia
15:43 , Matt Verri25 mins: Australia with near enough their first spell in the England 22. Going backwards though, so it’s pulled back for the penalty.
Lolesio kicks to the corner. Big test of the English defence coming up.
England 15-3 Australia
15:40 , Matt Verri23 mins: Good news as Curry is back on his feet. His match will be over though, he got a knee to the side of his head.
Dombrandt is on for England.
Simon Collings at Twickenham
15:38 , Matt VerriWorrying scenes, here, with Curry down.
Six members of the medical team currently on the pitch around him.
England 15-3 Australia
15:38 , Matt Verri23 mins: Curry took a big blow a minute ago and now he seems to be out cold.
Eventually the referee sees that and play is halted. Could be a bit of a lengthy delay here, Curry tried to tackle Valetini but got caught awkwardly.
England 15-3 Australia
15:35 , Matt Verri21 mins: There is so much space out there, particularly for England.
Smith goes for the 50:22, but the bounce doesn’t help him. Wright then slices a kick out, Australia can’t get any control.
Feyi-Waboso is going off for an HIA - which seems to be news to him. But now he’s immediately back on.
Now Furbank is called off... before stopping on the touchline. Nobody has a clue what is happening.
Someone’s mouthguard is telling them they need to go off, but nobody seems to know which mouthguard.
Feyi-Waboso is now off.
PENALTY! England 15-3 Australia | Marcus Smith 20'
15:32 , Matt VerriShouldn’t be any problems here for Smith. Right of centre, ten metres or so outside the 22.
And it’s drilled over, England have a 12-point lead midway through the first half.
England 12-3 Australia
15:31 , Matt Verri18 mins: Foot race between Earl and Pietsch out wide, winger kicks it forward and then goes down... he claims he was tripped by Earl.
“Shoulder to shoulder” is the shout from the referee. Frantic spell of play.
Chance for everyone to breathe as England win the penalty - could have gone the other way against Lawrence there.
England 12-3 Australia
15:29 , Matt Verri17 mins: George isolated as he breaks away from the maul, Australia win it back and they are charging away on the left.
Pietsch and Wright have their first chance to run into space and taking full advantage.
But the momentum goes, the pass goes loose and now England can attack.
Freeman into the 22, Australia scramble back to slow him down. All structure has gone!
England 12-3 Australia
15:28 , Matt Verri15 mins: England win the scrum penalty on halfway, they are completely on top.
How deep in Australia territory can Smith get this? Finds touch just outside the 22.
Simon Collings at Twickenham
15:26 , Matt VerriA painful TMO check there, like VAR in football.
England 12-3 Australia
15:25 , Matt VerriHold up, TMO checking this. Did Cunningham-South touch it down cleanly?
It won’t count if the forearm is holding the ball, rather than his hands. Replays would suggest this will stand.
And it does. Smith has the simplest of conversions.
TRY! England 10-3 Australia | Chandler Cunningham-South 12'
15:23 , Matt VerriSmith spots the gap and bursts through it. Furbank free to his right, Smith goes left and he’s brought down.
England are pushing though, a couple of metres out. Martin has a lunge, can’t get there.
Advantage England, which we go back to. Taken quickly... and another try!
Another for Cunningham-South, too. Bulldozes over from close range.
PENALTY! England 5-3 Australia | Noah Lolesio 10'
15:21 , Matt VerriAustralia up and running, kick sent safely through the middle of the posts.
Considering how the first ten minutes has gone, Australia can be delighted they are only a couple of points down.
England 5-0 Australia
15:20 , Matt Verri9 mins: Australia’s first chance to break, as they turn it over on halfway. McReight led the charge but he didn’t have enough support.
Advantage though, with England penalised for offside. And we’ll go back for that as the ball goes loose.
Lolesio points to the posts.
Simon Collings at Twickenham
15:18 , Matt VerriThat all started from Smith's great kick. Australia in reverse after that and then could never get into forward gear.
Excellent from England.
England 5-0 Australia
15:17 , Matt VerriSmith can’t add the extra two points from the right touchline.
Great start from England, they’ve been dominant in the opening minutes and have their reward.
Cunningham-South pulled out the Cole Palmer celebration...
TRY! England 5-0 Australia | Chandler Cunningham-South 5'
15:16 , Matt VerriSmith with a lovely kick through, it bounces up kindly for Lawrence and England are back in the 22.
And it’s a sensational try!
Worked wide, great hands and Cunningham-South is the man there to go over in the corner.
England 0-0 Australia
15:13 , Matt Verri2 mins: Good start this from England. Intensity there from the off, they’ve worked their way to just outside the Australia 22.
Genge bundles on, before England spill it forward and Australia will have a scrum, and a chance to clear their lines.
KICK-OFF!
15:11 , Matt VerriUp and running at Twickenham!
Anthems done, with a minute’s silence also observed ahead of Remembrance Day.
Kick-off next!
Here we go!
15:04 , Matt VerriTeams are out. Ella-Mobbs Trophy on the line - there really is a trophy for everything.
Time for the anthems.
Ten minute warning!
15:01 , Matt VerriPlayers will very shortly be in the tunnel.
All the expectation is that this turns into a fairly comfortable afternoon for England, setting the stage for next weekend’s clash against South Africa.
Need to make a quick start and ensure that isn’t derailed early...
Borthwick's pre-match thoughts...
14:51 , Matt VerriThe England head coach has insisted his side will not be taking Australia lightly this afternoon.
“Australia are a side that are developing, as we are,” Borthwick said.
“They’ve got an incredible coach in Joe Schmidt, a powerful pack and speed in the back line, as we have.
“I’m expecting a great game today.”
Simon Collings at Twickenham
14:45 , Matt VerriA lot of eyes on Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii today. Can confirm - watching him in the warm-up - he's an absolute giant of man.
Ridiculous size for a 21-year-old, and he can shift, too.
Stage is set!
14:42 , Matt VerriNot long now, kick-off coming up in just under 30 minutes...
READY.#Wallabies pic.twitter.com/pRxJQFeYnf
— Wallabies (@wallabies) November 9, 2024
Suaalii the big hope for Australia
14:33 , Matt VerriJoseph-Aukuso Suaalii will start his first ever game of professional rugby union this afternoon. You heard.
The 21-year-old has switched from rugby league and, with the Lions touring Australia next year, Joe Schmidt has decided to throw him in at the deep end.
Schmidt said: “I guess for us, there’s four Test matches left this year before we embark on a massive Lions tour next year.
“So if not now, when? It’s unlikely it’ll go perfectly, but it will be a benchmark that he can build from.”
Simon Collings at Twickenham
14:23 , Matt VerriTime for England to hit top form.
"This is an Australian team that England will expect to beat."
— Standard Sport (@standardsport) November 9, 2024
🗣 @sr_collings gives his pre-match thoughts as Steve Borthwick's side look to make a statement ahead of South Africa's visit.
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Hosts have arrived!
14:10 , Matt VerriBig crowds already outside Twickenham as the England squad stroll in...
Your England team are in the house 🔥@ContiUK | #ENGvAUS pic.twitter.com/jGUp3Mcu5l
— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) November 9, 2024
England dominating head-to-head
14:03 , Matt VerriThis is a fixture England have enjoyed in recent years.
A win for Australia in Perth in 2022 is the only time they have beaten England since 2015 - a run of one victory in 11 matches.
Four straight Twickenham defeats since then.
George: We will take Australia on
13:51 , Matt VerriJamie George has insisted England will be on the front foot and looking to attack Australia this afternoon.
“My messaging to the team, Steve's messaging the team, we're going to want to go out and play with courage and be brave and take teams on and never sit back,” the England captain said.
“The challenge is, can we continue to do that for 80 minutes?
“There's a fine line between being relentless and almost reckless. We're very clear about how we want to go about things. I think the more time that we spend together, the better we're going to get. Whoever we're playing, we want to take them on.
“If you worry about that expectation too much [you can] start sitting back and being fearful of failure rather than going out there and taking teams on. We will take Australia on on Saturday, that has been the message all week.”
Still to come...
13:42 , Matt VerriEngland could really do with a win this afternoon, because it’s not going to get any easier.
World champions South Africa are the visitors to Twickenham next weekend - that really will be a test of where England are.
And to round off the Autumn Nations Series, England face Japan, who are led by some guy called Eddie Jones. Should be fun.
Cunningham-South a clear fan favourite
13:31 , Matt VerriIt was a tackle that got everyone at Twickenham off their seats and, when the replay was shown on the big screens, a collective gasp reverberated around the stadium.
New Zealand lock Tupou Vaa’i will have only seen Chandler Cunningham-South out of the corner of his eye, before the England flanker hit him with a ferocious tackle.
Vaa’i hit the deck, the ball fell forward and Cunningham-South threw his hands in the air in an effort to whip up the crowd.
The Twickenham faithful duly responded and, while it is still early days in Cunningham-South’s England career, the 21-year-old is quickly becoming a fan favourite.
So close and yet...
13:23 , Matt VerriEngland could well have beaten New Zealand a week ago.
They led by eight points with 15 minutes to go, five points with five minutes to go... and then George Ford missed two chances to win it.
Standard Sport prediction
13:13 , Matt VerriEngland showed plenty of promise in their narrow loss to New Zealand, and Australia are a weaker opposition.
The Wallabies are clearly a team in transition under Schmidt and head to Twickenham looking to avoid a fourth defeat on the spin.
England to win, by 20-plus points.
Australia team news
13:06 , Matt VerriAustralia have handed a rugby union debut to Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii at centre, drafting the rugby league convert straight into the side.
The 21-year-old has yet to play a game of union having been long pursued by Rugby Australia to make the switch of codes after playing league for Samoa. He will partner Len Ikitau in the midfield in the only change from defeat to New Zealand last time out.
Australia XV: Wright, Kellaway, Sua'ali'i, Ikitau, Pietsch, Lolesio, Gordon; Wilson, McReight, Valetini, Williams, Frost, Tupou, Faessler, Bell
Replacements: Paenga-Amosa, Slipper, Alaalatoa, Salakaia-Loto, Gleeson, McDermott, Donaldson, Jorgensen
England team news
12:54 , Matt VerriSteve Borthwick has named an unchanged XV from the narrow defeat to New Zealand, though has made a positional switch in midfield and two changes among the replacements.
Henry Slade has been given the nod at inside centre, moving Ollie Lawrence to 13, perhaps in anticipation of Samu Kereviwhile's return for Australia, while Ben Spencer moves to scrumhalf for just the second time.
Perhaps more notably, Borthwick has reverted to a 5-3 split in favour of forwards over backs among his replacements. Luke Cowan-Dickie gets a spot on the bench ahead of Theo Dan as hooker cover for captain Jamie George. It is the first time Borthwick has named Cowan-Dickie in a matchday squad and points towards a beefing up of their scrum options.
Northampton winger Ollie Sleightholme is also on the bench, meaning there is no space for flanker Ben Curry.
England XV: Furbank, Feyi-Waboso, Lawrence, Slade, Freeman, Smith, Spencer; Earl, Curry, Cunningham-South, Martin, Itoje, Stuart, George (c), Genge
Replacements: Cowan-Dickie, Baxter, Cole, Isiekwe, Dombrandt, Randall, Ford, Sleightholme
How to watch England vs Australia
12:47 , Matt VerriTV channel: The game will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1, with coverage starting at 2pm GMT ahead of a 3.10pm kick-off.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Discovery+ website and app.
LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
Good afternoon!
12:40 , Matt VerriHello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of England vs Australia!
It’s the second match of the Autumn Nations Series for England, after last weekend’s narrow defeat to the All Blacks. Can they bounce back?
We’ll have all the latest updates and build-up ahead of kick-off, which comes at 3:10pm GMT from Twickenham, which we have to at least show an interest in calling the Allianz Stadium.
