Worldwide rugby returns with the Autumn collection to spherical off the yr.
England host Australia at Twickenham of their opening sport on Saturday, which can see the return of their British & Irish Lions stars who went toe-to-two with the Wallabies in the summertime.
The 2 sides offered a traditional encounter final yr, with the Wallabies inflicting extra last-minute ache on England with Max Jorgensen scoring after the siren to win it for the vacationers.
Will England get revenge, or will Australia notch up one other win in opposition to their outdated rival?
Right here is all the things you want to know forward of the conflict.
What time is kick-off?
England vs. Australia will kick-off at 3.10 p.m. GMT. That will likely be 1.10 a.m. in Queensland, 2.10 a.m. in New South Wales and 11.10 p.m. in Perth.
The match will likely be hosted at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.
How can I watch the match?
The sport will likely be proven on TNT Sports activities in the UK and Stan Sport in Australia. You may also hearken to the sport on BBC Radio 5 Stay radio.
ESPN.co.uk will run a dwell weblog from Twickenham, with in depth information and have protection all through.
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What’s at stake?
The fixture is a crucial one for each side on a few fronts.
England will wish to get one again in opposition to the Wallabies after they let the sport slip final yr. Jorgensen’s late attempt — with England main 37-35 on the time — was the stuff of nightmares for coach Steve Borthwick. It was a sport they need to have gained. As a substitute, they gained only one from 4 final autumn — a 59-14 win over Eddie Jones’ Japan.
In the meantime, the Wallabies will likely be keen to point out they’re nonetheless enhancing after a few good performances final yr and in opposition to the British and Irish Lions.
It can even be the ultimate tour for coach Joe Schmidt, who will step apart from the function subsequent yr with Les Kiss taking up the squad forward of a World Cup on house soil in 2027.
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