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England's Crushing Defeat at Twickenham
England suffers a devastating 42-point home defeat against Australia in the Autumn Nations Series, prompting criticism of their defense.
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Jamie GeorgeSteve BorthwickMax JorgensenJoe SchmidtJoe El-AbdChandler Cunningham-SouthOllie SleightholmeAndrew KellawayMaro Itoje
- What was the score at halftime and how did the game unfold after that?
- Despite leading by 12 points at halftime, England's defense faltered, allowing Australia to score five tries and ultimately win the match.
- What was the main reason for England's loss to Australia according to their captain?
- England's 42-point loss to Australia at Twickenham was due to defensive lapses, including 35 missed tackles and a lack of physicality, according to captain Jamie George.
- Who scored the winning try for Australia, and what was the significance of this score?
- Max Jorgensen's try in injury time sealed the victory for Australia, highlighting England's inability to maintain their lead and secure a win at home.
- What did England's captain say about his team's performance and what mistakes were made?
- England captain Jamie George criticized his team's performance, stating that they "took their foot off the gas" and were not physical enough in the second half.
- How many points did England concede at home, and what are the implications of this defeat?
- The defeat marked England's second consecutive loss at home and raised concerns about their defensive capabilities under new defence coach Joe El-Abd.