Wales international Aled Davies escaped a red card for his brutal head collision with George Ford that sparked yet another disciplinary debate in the game.
Former England international Andy Goode insisted he should have been sent off, but others agreed with the referee that Ford's late change of direction made the offence worthy of only a yellow card.
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Expected England XV to play Ireland
BACK-THREE:
- 15. Freddie Steward
- 14. Max Malins
- 11. Jack Nowell
Freddie Steward of England goes over for a try during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Australia at Twickenham on 13 November 2021. Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK
CENTRES:
- 13. Joe Marchant
for Elliot Daly
- 12. Henry Slade
Henry Slade of England kicks the conversion during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
HALFBACKS:
- 10. Marcus Smith
- 9. Harry Randall
Marcus Smith of England celebrates after winning during the Autumn Nations Match between England and South Africa at Twickenham Stadium on 20 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
FRONT-ROW:
- 1. Ellis Genge
- 2. Jamie George for Luke Cowan-Dickie
- 3. Kyle Sinckler
Jamie George of England celebrates after winning during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
SECOND-ROW:
- 4. Joe Launchbury for Charlie Ewels
- 5. Maro Itoje
Wasps player Joe Launchbury during the warm up before the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Match between Wasps and Sale Sharks at Ricoh Arena on 27 Mar. Photo: Steve Bond/PPAUK
BACK-ROW:
- 6. Courtney Lawes (capt)
- 7. Tom Curry
- 8. Sam Simmonds for Alex Dombrandt
Courtney Lawes, Captain of England celebrates after winning during the Autumn Nations Match between England and Tonga at Twickenham Stoop on 6 November 2021. Photo: Tom Sandberg/PPAUK
