BEN YOUNGS: The lightbulb has switched on for Steve Borthwick – this is how his rampant England tore Australia apart, from ‘missing piece’ George Furbank to a ferocious pack and electric Jack van Poortvliet

Ben Youngs argues that England's 45-22 victory over Australia marked a breakthrough moment for head coach Steve Borthwick, praising George Furbank as the vital missing piece in England's attack. Youngs highlights how Furbank's playmaking and distribution unlocked England's forward pods, while scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet delivered a standout performance to orchestrate a dominant seven-try display.

Following the match, England confirmed injury setbacks with Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Tom Curry ruled out of the remaining November Tests. George Furbank, Seb Atkinson, and Ollie Chessum also sustained knocks and will miss the upcoming fixture against Japan, prompting Borthwick to hand call-ups to uncapped forward Max Hicks alongside Noah Caluori and Max Ojomoh.