Two giants of world rugby collide at Twickenham, as England and Australia kick off their Autumn Nations Series campaigns in London.
England comes into the contest ranked No. 5 in the world with a squad that blends steel and flair, from Maro Itoje’s leadership in the second row to George Ford’s tactical precision and Freddie Steward’s composure at the back.
Australia, ranked No. 8, arrives battle-hardened after a full Rugby Championship and a warm-up against Japan, looking to close Joe Schmidt’s impressive tenure on a high.
The implications go well beyond bragging rights.
Performances like this shape the global pecking order heading toward the 2027 Rugby World Cup and determine who truly belongs among rugby’s elite.
Twickenham is no stranger to drama in this rivalry.
Australia’s 42-37 win here last year shocked the home crowd and reminded everyone how dangerous the Wallabies can be.
England will see this as a chance for payback, while the visitors look to spoil another English evening.
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England opened its Autumn Nations Series with a composed 25-7 win over Australia at Twickenham, pulling away late after a hard-fought and often physical contest.
Steve Borthwick’s side led narrowly at halftime, 10-7, but found its rhythm in the final quarter through a surge of forward dominance and clever game control.
The Wallabies, coached by Joe Schmidt in his final tour at the helm, matched England’s intensity for much of the afternoon, but ultimately were overpowered as the match wore on.
After controlling the early exchanges, England struck first through Ben Earl, who finished a well-executed aerial move built on Alex Mitchell’s box kick and Tom Roebuck’s strong take in the air.
George Ford added a penalty, before Australia’s Harry Potter turned the tide with a remarkable 90-meter intercept try, capitalizing on a loose England pass to cut the lead to three at the break.
The second half began with both sides trading pressure.
Fraser McReight and Rob Valetini led Australia’s resistance, forcing key turnovers, as Schmidt’s men looked to gain territory.
England’s response came from the bench. The introduction of Ellis Genge, Will Stuart and Luke Cowan-Dickie shifted momentum, restoring control up front.
Henry Pollock, the young Northampton flanker, delivered the breakthrough on 59 minutes with a solo effort that reignited the Twickenham crowd.
Moments later, Mitchell’s quick thinking from a ruck saw him snipe down the short side for England’s third try.
Cowan-Dickie added the final flourish in his 50th cap, steering a driving maul across the line to seal victory.
Ford’s off day from the tee kept the scoreline respectable, but England’s set-piece, depth and defensive structure proved decisive.
For Australia, Potter and Wilson were standouts, yet Schmidt’s farewell tour began with a sobering reminder of the physicality and precision required to match the sides from the Northern Hemisphere.
England marches on to face Fiji next weekend, while Australia turns its attention to Italy.
Both will take positives, but for Borthwick, this was a confident and assured start to the autumn campaign — built on patience, power and a touch of class when it mattered most.
Sweet revenge for Steve Borthwick's side, which completely dominated Australia in the final quarter to come away with a big-time win to kick off November.
In his 50th cap, the Sale Sharks hooker does what he does best, guiding a brilliantly set maul over the line to add some polish to the scoreline.
Moments after being pulled back for a pedantic call, Alex Mitchell snipes down the short side to score a try that puts his side out of touch!
Ford misses the conversion again, ENG 20 - AUS 7.
Who else but the Northampton Saints star! What skills from the back row, picking up the ball at full pace with one hand and racing away for the try!
As ever, he celebrates like it's nobody's business.
George Ford shanks an easy conversion to keep the match close! ENG 15 - AUS 7.
England has brought on its heavy hitters!
Can this sway the momentum back their way?
The early signs are yes, as Steve Borthwick's side pins Australia in its half and goes after them at scrum time.
England once again started the half sprightly, but ultimately had nothing to show for the efforts.
Australia has pulled off two great turnovers through Fraser McReight and is starting to grow into the contest with a few promising attacks.
We are back underway at Twickenham for the second half.
A lively and physical opening 40 minutes at Twickenham sees England take a narrow three-point lead into the break after a frantic finish to the half.
Steve Borthwick’s side controlled most of the early territory, leaning heavily on its kicking game and power carriers, with George Ford’s boot guiding them around the park.
The hosts were rewarded on 21 minutes when Ben Earl finished off a clever aerial move, sparked by Alex Mitchell’s high box kick and Tom Roebuck’s dominance in the air.
Ford had earlier opened the scoring from the tee, and at that stage, England looked well in control.
But as has become a trademark of Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies, Australia refused to fold.
Harry Potter — first heroic in defense with a remarkable try-saving tackle on Earl — flipped the script minutes later, intercepting a looping England pass and racing 90 meters to score. His moment of magic pulled the visitors right back into the contest.
England ended the half pressing hard again and nearly grabbed another score when Tane Edmed’s missed touch from a goal-line dropout gifted possession to Fin Baxter.
The loosehead was inches from grounding, before the Wallabies scrambled brilliantly to survive.
Overall, England has dominated territory and possession but has yet to find the cutting edge to finish its chances.
Australia, opportunistic and disciplined, remains firmly in the fight.
Everything points to a tense second half ahead at Twickenham.
Nearly the blunder of the season from Tane Edmend, who misses touch from a goalline drop out to end the half!
Instead, the fly-half finds Fin Baxter, who gets to within an inch of scoring!
Fortunately for the Wallabies and Edmend, they turn the ball over and end the half!
The young playmaker has been really impressive up to then, but if England had scored, Joe Schmidt would never have forgiven him!
This has been an intriguing clash so far.
England has been, by and large, dominant, but unable to shake the Wallabies, who are right in the fight, courtesy of Harry Potter's try. ENG 10 - AUS 7
Just as we finished complimenting his defensive work, Potter does it again!
Reading England's attack like a book, he plucks an intercept and then goes 90 meters to score!
The Wallabies are right back in this one! ENG 10 - AUS 7.
Sorry, we couldn't resist!
Australia's left wing just stopped a certain England try by getting underneath a charging Ben Earl and then rolling the powerhouse backrow to hold the ball up!
The winger has been so impressive in this opening half an hour.
Capitalizing on their clear tactic of going aerial, England scores Ben Earl.
Starting with a well-placed box kick by Alex Mitchell, Tom Roebuck dominates the aerial space before finding Earl, who races away from the Wallabies cover defense. ENG 10 - AUS 0.
England capitalizes on their pressure with George Ford nudging a wobbly kick through the uprights from straight in front.
England has made all of the play so far but simply cannot crack the Wallabies' defensive code.
As we have seen all season, you have to score early against this Australian side, as they get better as fixtures go on.
England hammers the line, but Joe Heyes is stopped short by a brilliant tackle from Harry Wilson.
The score remains 0-0 at Twickenham.
England wins a breakdown penalty, and George Ford kicks to the corner.
Early pressure is building as the crowd finds its voice.
Australia kicks off and go straight to the air.
Freddie Steward drops it under pressure, setting the tone for a lively start.
England vs. Australia kicks off at 3:10 p.m. GMT / 11:10 a.m. ET / 10:10 p.m. AEDT.
England vs. Australia will be broadcast live on CNBC and Peacock in the United States.
15 Freddie Steward, 14 Tom Roebuck, 13 Tommy Freeman, 12 Fraser Dingwall, 11 Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, 10 George Ford, 9 Alex Mitchell, 8 Ben Earl, 7 Sam Underhill, 6 Guy Pepper, 5 Ollie Chessum, 4 Maro Itoje (c), 3 Joe Heyes, 2 Jamie George, 1 Fin Baxter
Replacements: 16 Luke Cowan-Dickie, 17 Ellis Genge, 18 Will Stuart, 19 Alex Coles, 20 Tom Curry, 21 Henry Pollock, 22 Ben Spencer, 23 Fin Smith
15 Andrew Kellaway, 14 Max Jorgensen, 13 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, 12 Hunter Paisami, 11 Harry Potter, 10 Tane Edmed, 9 Jake Gordon, 8 Harry Wilson (c), 7 Fraser McReight, 6 Rob Valetini, 5 Jeremy Williams, 4 Nick Frost, 3 Taniela Tupou, 2 Billy Pollard, 1 Angus Bell
Replacements: 16 Josh Nasser, 17 Tom Robertson, 18 Allan Alaalatoa, 19 Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, 20 Nick Champion de Crespigny, 21 Ryan Lonergan, 22 Hamish Stewart, 23 Filipo Daugunu
There is plenty on the line for both sides.
England wants to start its autumn campaign with intent after a strong summer, while Australia is eager to build on flashes of improvement under Schmidt.
England’s bench depth looks decisive, with Ellis Genge, Will Stuart and Luke Cowan-Dickie primed to add power in the second half, while Ford’s control at fly-half remains pivotal.
Australia’s back row of Valetini, McReight and Wilson brings intensity and breakdown menace, and Suaalii’s aerial prowess could expose space behind England’s wings.
Discipline and territory are likely to decide it.
England by seven feels the safe call, but these matches rarely follow the script.
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