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England swept aside Australia to claim a sixth-successive win over the Wallabies and complete a successful autumn series at Twickenham – marred only by a controversial loss to New Zealand.
The old enemies were deadlocked at 13-13 entering half-time, but blistering tries from Elliot Daly and Joe Cokanasiga opened up daylight before the win became a rout when Owen Farrell touched down in the closing stages.
Apart from losing their way in the second quarter, England dominated the Cook Cup showdown, with man-of-the-match Kyle Sinckler, Jonny May and Cokanasiga outstanding.
Victory was secured against one of the poorest Wallabies teams seen at Twickenham in recent years.
Among the biggest roars of the afternoon was reserved for Manu Tuilagi, who finally made his first Test appearance for two years as a final-quarter replacement having overcome a groin strain.
Once again in an eventful autumn, controversy reigned as Farrell escaped punishment for his shoulder charge on Izack Rodda as the Australia lock approached the line on the stroke of half-time.
It was an illegal challenge that could have been punished by a red card, but referee Jaco Peyper – who endured a poor afternoon – declared it was shoulder to shoulder despite protests from the Wallabies.
Sir Clive Woodward, speaking in his role as TV pundit, said:“england have got away with that one”, claiming a penalty try should have been awarded.
Farrell was lucky to avoid censure for a similar hit in the autumn opener against South Africa.
Wales completed a first clean sweep of autumn Tests and extended their