England host Australia in must‑win Nations Championship clash
England will host Australia at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham on 8 November at 15:10 UK time, a match they must win to remain in contention for the Nations Championship title. Coach Steve Borthwick’s side includes returning players Fin Baxter, Ben Curry and George Furbank, with Maro Itoje named captain and a bench featuring six forwards, among them potential debutant Greg Fisilau. Australia’s lineup lists lock Jeremy Williams on the flank. The game will be broadcast live in the United Kingdom on ITV and ITVX.
Key facts
- Senior England players have defended coach Steve Borthwick after rumors of lost confidence.
- Captain Maro Itoje and deputy Jamie George publicly backed Borthwick.
- Australia previously defeated South Africa under coach Les Kiss.
- England’s worst Six Nations campaign ended with a loss to Italy earlier this year.
- The match is part of rugby’s inaugural Nations Championship.
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Why it matters
The result will determine England’s chances to win the inaugural Nations Championship.
What changed
First published from Sky Sports, Yahoo Sports, The Independent and The Guardian