Woeful Wallabies smashed by England in record rout

There was to be no repeat of the Wallabies’ recent heroics in Twickenham - only embarrassment.

By Iain Payten · Sydney Morning Herald

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 5:32 PM

Key Things to Know

England defeated Australia 45-22 at Twickenham, recording their highest points tally against the Wallabies.
England ran in seven tries to Australia's three, including a quick second-half double from Henry Pollock.
Wallabies captain Harry Wilson conceded Australia struggled to exit and failed to fire a shot in defeat.

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England dominated Australia in a 45-22 victory at Twickenham, scoring their highest-ever points tally against the Wallabies. Harry Wilson's side trailed 19-10 at halftime before England pulled away with a dominant second-half display, scoring seven tries to Australia's three. England capitalized on Australia's defensive lapses, territory struggles, and a first-half yellow card to Angus Bell.

Jamie George, Ollie Chessum, Joe Heyes, Jack Van Poortvliet, Henry Pollock, and Ben Spencer scored tries for England. Max Jorgensen, Filipo Daugunu, and Jeremy Williams scored tries for the Wallabies, but coach Les Kiss and captain Wilson acknowledged Australia failed to execute under heavy pressure.

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