That's a hugely embarrassing and devastating hammering for England. Having looked good and the better side and having, potentially, an extra man for tge second half, England have been beaten up badly by a more determined and clinical side. 30-14. Jesus!
Another back sub scores on debut, Van Poortvliet. Oh dear, if only we'd brought them on for start of 2nd half. Jones has the goods but sticks with Farrell and Nowell, both way past their best. Brings back Care after 4 years ! Seriously man, he has to go. The players are there just ****ing use them
First time the Aussies have beaten England since 2015. Ironically, had Farrell kicked as consistently as he usually does, England would have won. Great series ahead.
If you've seen him play you know he's ready ! He's a freak talent mate, the sort I haven't seen since Lomu
Heartbreak for Wales. Down to 13 men, they concede two late tries to trail by 5 points, only to come back and score themselves to level with a couple of minutes left. Biggar misses a difficult conversion and in overtime concedes a penalty for a deliberate knock-on. Springboks win 32-29.
Brutal on the Welsh, down to 12 men at 1 stage. They were awesome 1st half but the World Champions dug it out.
I don’t think we were helped by the 27 year old Georgian referee who was clearly out of his depth ….. I guess World Rugby thought that the Bokke would win comfortably and so there was little risk in appointing him … Despite this, yet again, we kick the ball away with less as than 30 seconds remaining. This time we had only 13 players on the field … you keep the ball, run the clock down and walk off 29-29. We won’t come within 3 points in either of the remaining 2 tests. I think England will learn from today and win the next test
