"Even though Borthwick lamented a lack of accuracy in the wide channels, citing numerous line-breaks that were left unconverted, he was pleased with the control his players maintained. There was a period where the game was tight in very difficult conditions against an Australian side that are tough and really well drilled, he said. But as I watched our team, I thought they were really composed, really composed and knew what to do next."
"Along with scores from Ben Earl, Alex Mitchell and Luke Cowan-Dickie, on his 50th appearance for his country, Henry Pollock dotted down in a player-of-the-match performance off the bench. One of six British & Irish Lions among the replacements, Pollock injected energy and pace in the closing stages. He's a ball of energy, Borthwick said of Pollock, who scored his third England try in his fifth match. I love having that character in the squad. We've got a great blend of personalities developing within the team."
England secured a 25-7 victory over Australia in a wet Test to record an eighth straight win. England scored four tries to one and controlled aerial exchanges as both sides shifted to a kicking battle. A lack of accuracy in the wide channels left several line-breaks unconverted, but England maintained control and composure in difficult conditions. Henry Pollock, on his 50th appearance and introduced from the bench, provided energy, pace and a try to earn player-of-the-match honours. Multiple replacements, including British & Irish Lions, helped sustain intensity and secure the result.
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