England put Australia to the sword with Joe Cokanasiga physicality

• England 37-18 Australia
• England complete their autumn Tests with decisive four-try win

England saved their best until last. A sixth successive victory over Australia and a record-equalling 37 points against the Wallabies here meant their most testing year under Eddie Jones ended on something of a high. They were too powerful and direct for an Australian team that equalled their highest number of victories in one year, nine.

England have gone back to basics after threw five-match losing run earlier this year. Their scrum was a source of penalties and points, their lineout was bountiful and the foundation allowed their back row to dominate and brought into play the ball-carrying power of Kyle Sinckler.

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