On November 8, 2026, England secured a 45-22 victory over Australia at Twickenham in the Nations Championship. Under coach Steve Borthwick, the English team delivered a strong performance, scoring seven tries and earning a bonus point.
Match overview
The match began with both teams keen to assert themselves. England took the lead early with a try from George after a well-executed maul, making it 5-0. Australia responded with a penalty from Lonergan, but England quickly regained control, with Chessum scoring after a collective team effort. Despite a yellow card for Bell, England maintained their momentum, with Heyes extending their lead before halftime.
Second half highlights
The second half saw England further assert their dominance, with Van Poortvliet scoring shortly after the break. Henry Pollock, who replaced Feyi-Waboso on the wing, made an immediate impact, scoring two tries in quick succession. Although Australia managed to score through Daugunu and Williams, England’s Spencer capped off the match with a final try, sealing the victory at 45-22.
Looking ahead
This win represents a turnaround for England, who had struggled at home since February 2026. With an upcoming match against Japan, they will aim to build on this success before facing the All Blacks. Meanwhile, Australia faces pressure to improve ahead of their next match against Scotland at Murrayfield.
Bruno Lancelle, born in 1986 in La Seyne-sur-Mer (Var), is a physiotherapist and a former rugby union fly-half who played for Toulon, Lyon, Provence Rugby, La Seyne-sur-Mer, US Bressane, Lille and Hyères. He is the editor-in-chief of Rugby Transfers and of its French edition, Rugby Transferts.
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