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England 45-22 Australia: Hosts Swat Aside Wallabies at Twickenham
Henry Pollock scored two second-half tries as England produced a record points total against Australia and eased pressure on Steve Borthwick.
- On Sunday, November 8, 2026, England secured a record 45-22 victory over Australia at Twickenham in the Nations Championship, with Henry Pollock scoring two tries off the wing.
- Head coach Steve Borthwick entered the match facing scrutiny following reports of a "toxic environment" during the July tour, which senior players including captain Maro Itoje publicly denied.
- Filling in for the injured Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, Pollock made an immediate impact by scoring twice in the second half while England dominated set-pieces to run in 7 tries total.
- This result marks Australia's third consecutive loss following heavy defeats to New Zealand last month, as England's points tally surpassed the 44 points they managed in their 2016 victory.
- Victory provides England a critical boost ahead of upcoming tests against Japan and New Zealand, serving as a marker before a projected quarter-final meeting with the Wallabies at next year's Rugby World Cup.
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Pollock stars with 2 tries as a makeshift winger in England’s record rugby win over Australia
LONDON (AP) — Henry Pollock enhanced his growing reputation in rugby by coming on at halftime and scoring two tries in as many minutes as a makeshift winger to lead England to a record 45-22 win over Australia in the Nations Championship on Sunday. The most talked-about player in the English game grabbed the headlines...
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