Max Jorgensen’s late try secured a thrilling 42-37 victory for Australia over England in a high-action match at Twickenham, which featured a remarkable 10 tries and multiple lead shifts in the closing minutes.
England appeared to have clinched the game when Marcus Smith converted a try from Maro Itoje in the 78th minute, momentarily putting them ahead. However, the resilient Wallabies rallied to seize a dramatic win, marking just their second victory in the last 12 encounters against England and their first triumph at Twickenham since their 2015 World Cup success. This result is particularly hard for England, as it represents their fourth consecutive loss.
The match started explosively with England scoring a brilliant try after just five minutes. Ollie Lawrence, previously quiet in the game, initiated a move resulting in Chandler Cunningham-South diving over for an early score. England quickly followed up with another try from Cunningham-South, capitalizing on an alert tap penalty.
However, an injury to flanker Tom Curry unsettled England, allowing Australia to take control of the game. Displaying ambition, the Wallabies responded with creative plays, including an impressive no-look pass from Joseph Suaalii that set up Tom Wright for a try. Following some exciting moments, Australia went into halftime with a surprising 20-18 lead.
The second half saw Australia maintaining their momentum, highlighted by a stunning try from lock Jeremy Williams. Despite going from a 12-point lead to trailing by 10, England showed resilience and fought back, with tries from Ollie Sleightholme bringing them to the brink of a comeback.
In a dramatic finish, after a series of events that saw both teams exchanging leads, Jorgensen dashed through for a final try, sealing the match for the Wallabies just as time expired.
Looking ahead, England is set to face world champions South Africa next, while Australia prepares to take on Wales. This thrilling encounter not only showcased the unpredictable nature of rugby but also hints at promising potential for both teams in their upcoming matches.
This match serves as a reminder of the excitement and intensity that rugby can offer, particularly with the fierce competition between national teams. As both England and Australia move forward, fans can hope for even more exhilarating games in the near future.
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