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We’re confident we can stay in the fight, says Wilson

■By ADAM HATHAWAY Leader: Harry Wilson AUSTRALIA skipper Harry Wilson has backed his bench to defuse England’s Bomb Squad and avoid a repeat of the Twickenham blow out in 2025. Last year, England ran away from Wilson’s side in the…

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 3:59 AM
We’re confident we can stay in the fight, says Wilson
Key Things to Know
  • Australia captain Harry Wilson backed his bench to counter England's impactful replacements.
  • Wilson aims to prevent a repeat of Australia's 2025 defeat at Twickenham.
  • England won the 2025 encounter 25-7 after pulling clear in the final quarter.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Australia captain Harry Wilson expressed confidence that his replacements can match England's bench and stay competitive in their upcoming clash. Wilson emphasized the importance of neutralizing England's impact substitutes to avoid a late collapse against their rivals.

The Wallabies are aiming to prevent a repeat of their 2025 encounter at Twickenham, where England pulled away to secure a 25-7 victory. In that match, England led by only three points at the hour mark before impact players like Ellis Genge, Will Stuart, Luke Cowan-Dickie, Henry Pollock, and Tom Curry dominated the final quarter.

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