Wallabies cop record 45-22 defeat to England at Twickenham
England beat Australia 45-22 at Twickenham, posting their highest score against the Wallabies.
England dominated Australia 45-22 at Twickenham, with the Wallabies struggling in every area. England scored seven tries to Australia's three, with back-rower Henry Pollock scoring two.
Australia trailed 19-10 at halftime after poor defence and attack. Jamie George, Ollie Chessum, and Joe Heyes scored before halftime.
Max Jorgensen scored an intercept try on the stroke of the break. Pollock's two tries in quick succession sealed the contest.
Late tries to Filipo Daugunu and Jeremy Williams gave Australia small consolation, but Ben Spencer's intercept try confirmed England's record-breaking win.
- 45-22 to England
- Final score
- 7 to England, 3 to Australia
- Tries
- 19-10 to England
- Halftime
- 2 in three minutes
- Pollock's tries
Why it mattersEngland's dominant display gives them momentum. For Australia, it exposes serious defensive flaws.
AustraliaAustralian rugby supporters face an embarrassing result that questions whether the Wallabies can remain competitive at the highest level, adding pressure on coach Joe Schmidt after a difficult campaign.
Corroborated bysmh.com.au
