Fly-half: George Ford – 6.5/10
Pushed a first-half dropped goal attempt wide but marshalled England well about the field.
Scrum-half: Ben Youngs – 7/10
Sniped well around the base and was always keen to up the tempo. Quick to spot space in behind the Australian defence with the boot.
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Number 8: Nathan Hughes – 6.5/10
Made good ground to set up chances for colleagues and should be pleased with his hour of hard graft.
Flanker: Sam Underhill – 5/10
Made an explosive early tackle and continued in that mode until an HIA forced him off in the first half.
Flanker: Chris Robshaw – 7/10
Put in a colossal shift in defence after Underhill’s substitution. Made some important tackles and was always a willing runner. One silly late challenge on Beale cost England 60 metres
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