England Power Past Australia as Pollock Shines in Twickenham Triumph
England produced a strong and composed performance to defeat Australia 25–7 at Twickenham, extending their winning streak to eight Tests and taking a bit of revenge for last year’s narrow loss. It was one of those classic autumn rugby battles — heavy rain, a slippery ball, and two proud sides testing each other’s patience and precision. But when it mattered most, England’s power, discipline, and depth from the bench proved decisive.
The early stages of the match were scrappy and physical, dominated by aerial duels rather than flowing backline play. England full-back Freddie Steward, usually so reliable under the high ball, had some shaky early moments as Australia’s Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and Harry Potter competed fiercely in the air. But soon, England settled in. A clever kick chase and a bit of quick thinking led to Ben Earl’s opening try — a reward for his relentless pace and support play — following a neat combination from Tom Roebuck and Sam Underhill. With George Ford adding the extras and a penalty, England were up 10–0 and seemingly in control.
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Yet, as Australia have shown before, they rarely fade quietly. A risky wide pass from Fraser Dingwall was intercepted by Potter, who sprinted nearly the length of the field to score against the run of play. That try, converted by Tane Edmed, brought the Wallabies right back into the contest, trailing just 10–7 at halftime.
After the break, Steve Borthwick made a decisive move — sending in a wave of experienced forwards from the bench, including Luke Cowan-Dickie, Ellis Genge, Tom Curry, and the energetic Henry Pollock. The impact was instant. Pollock, with his peroxide-blonde hair and explosive energy, pounced on a loose ball to carve through the Australian defense and touch down under pressure. It was his third Test try in only five matches and exactly the spark England needed to pull away.
From there, the hosts took full control. Scrum-half Alex Mitchell darted over for another score before Cowan-Dickie powered through a rolling maul to cap the win. Australia, missing several key players and visibly tiring, couldn’t find another way back. Even a late scuffle — sparked by a shoulder clash between Ellis Genge and Allan Alaalatoa — only added heat to a game already well in England’s hands.
Coach Steve Borthwick praised his side’s composure and character after the win, calling Pollock “a ball of energy” and celebrating how the bench “picked up the intensity” when it mattered most. Captain Maro Itoje lifted the Ella-Mobbs Trophy as England fans celebrated another confident step forward in their Autumn Nations Series campaign.
Next up, England face Fiji, New Zealand, and Argentina — and with this blend of youthful spark and seasoned grit, Borthwick’s men look determined to keep their momentum rolling.
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