Australia say All Blacks lessons learned before England clash

Australia say they have reviewed the weaknesses exposed by two heavy defeats to New Zealand and made changes in training ahead of Sunday’s Test against England. Prop Angus Bell said the team had struggled with the All Blacks’ pace, but felt recent preparations had addressed that problem as the Wallabies begin a month of matches in Britain.

The All Blacks won 50-19 in Auckland and 43-21 in Sydney last month, ending Australia’s six-match unbeaten run under new coach Les Kiss. Bell said Australia must adapt to different opponents, with Scotland and Wales also on the tour schedule before the Nations Championship finals weekend at Twickenham on 27-29 November.