Australia 17-21 England
Date:
Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Referee: Paul Williams (New Zealand)
Attendance: 43,274
Australia v England Match Reports
England dug deep to complete a series victory over Australia with a 21-17 victory in the third Test at Sydney Cricket Ground that saw towering rookies Freddie Steward and Tommy Freeman play starring roles. A selection of match reports is listed below:
- Autumn Internationals: England withstand late pressure to seal series victory over Australia in Sydney
- BBC: England win to seize series win over Wallabies
- Guardian: Marcus Smith’s breakaway sparks England to series victory over Australia
- Daily Mail: Under-pressure Eddie Jones guides the tourists to a famous Test series victory in Sydney
- Sky Sports: Marcus Smith inspires third Test victory as Eddie Jones' side win series
- ESPN: England secure series victory with win over Wallabies
- England Rugby: England clinch Series defeating Wallabies in Sydney
Australia v England - Match Highlights
Australia v England - Match Stats
Australia (10) 17
Try: Wright (24'), Fainga'a (66')
Conversion: Lolesio (26', 67')
Penalty: Lolesio (31')
England (11) 21
Try: Steward (41'), Smith (55')
Conversion: Farrell (56')
Penalty: Farrell (18', 34', 50')
Australia v England - Team Line-ups
Australia Team
Forwards
- 1 James Slipper
- 2 David Porecki
- 3 Taniela Tupou
- 4 Nick Frost
- 5 Matt Philip
- 6 Harry Wilson
- 7 Michael Hooper (Captain)
- 8 Rob Valetini
Backs
- 9 Nic White
- 10 Noah Lolesio
- 11 Marika Koroibete
- 12 Samu Kerevi
- 13 Hunter Paisami
- 14 Tom Wright
- 15 Reece Hodge
Replacements
- 16 Folau Fainga'a
- 17 Angus Bell
- 18 Allan Alaalatoa
- 19 Rob Leota
- 20 Pete Samu
- 21 Tate McDermott
- 22 Len Ikitau
- 23 Suliasi Vunivalu
England Team
Forwards
- 1 Ellis Genge
- 2 Jamie George
- 3 Will Stuart
- 4 Ollie Chessum
- 5 Jonny Hill
- 6 Courtney Lawes (Captain)
- 7 Lewis Ludlam
- 8 Billy Vunipola
Backs
- 9 Danny Care
- 10 Marcus Smith
- 11 Tommy Freeman
- 12 Owen Farrell
- 13 Guy Porter
- 14 Jack Nowell
- 15 Freddie Steward
Replacements
- 16 Luke Cowan-Dickie
- 17 Mako Vunipola
- 18 Joe Heyes
- 19 Nick Isiekwe
- 20 Jack Willis
- 21 Jack van Poortlviet
- 22 Will Joseph
- 23 Henry Arundell