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Pollock double as England rack up record win over Australia
England beat Australia 45-22 at Twickenham to claim a record score against the Wallabies and a bonus-point win in the Nations Championship. The result gives coach Steve Borthwick a boost after England’s poor Six Nations campaign and extends their run to 12 wins in their last 14 meetings with Australia.
England scored seven tries, with Henry Pollock crossing twice after moving from the back row to the wing when Immanuel Feyi-Waboso was injured. Australia trailed 19-10 at half-time, then scored twice in the second half, but England finished with their highest score against the Wallabies; Australia have now lost four of 10 matches this year. England next play Japan, while Australia face Scotland.
In short
- England beat Australia 45-22 at Twickenham.
- Pollock scored twice after switching to the wing.
- England recorded their highest score against the Wallabies.
Explained simply
England and Australia are two of international rugby union’s oldest rivals. They meet regularly in autumn fixtures and major tournaments, and their matches are often closely followed by supporters in both countries.
England are coached by Steve Borthwick, while Australia are known as the Wallabies. A bonus point is awarded in some competitions for scoring four or more tries, regardless of the final result.
The Nations Championship is a competition for leading international teams, with northern and southern hemisphere sides meeting across a series of fixtures. Results can shape a team’s standing and provide a measure of progress between major tournaments.