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Pollock on the double as Poms pummel Oz

Henry Pollock came off the bench to score a brace in England’s seven-try hammering of the Wallabies at Twickenham on Sunday.

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 5:13 PM
Pollock on the double as Poms pummel Oz
Key Things to Know
  • Henry Pollock scored two tries off the bench as England defeated Australia 45-22 at Twickenham.
  • England's seven-try victory established a new record points tally for the team against the Wallabies.
  • The win relieved pressure on head coach Steve Borthwick following recent scrutiny and poor results.
The Story in 60 Seconds

England secured a commanding 45-22 victory over Australia in their November Nations Championship opener at Twickenham on Sunday. Henry Pollock came off the bench at halftime to score two tries in England's seven-try rout, easing pressure on head coach Steve Borthwick following a difficult run of five defeats in eight previous Tests.

Jamie George, Ollie Chessum, Joe Heyes, Jack van Poortvliet, and Ben Spencer also scored tries as England set a new record points tally against the Wallabies. Australia replied with tries from Max Jorgensen, Filipo Daugunu, and Jeremy Williams, but suffered their third consecutive defeat under coach Les Kiss.

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