Autumn Nations Series preview: England v Australia

4 Nov 2024 | 3 min |

Autumn Nations Series preview: England v Australia

Everything you need to know as England Men take on Australia at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in their second Test of the 2024 Autumn Nations Series.

Following their narrow loss to New Zealand on Saturday, Steve Borthwick’s side face Australia on Saturday 9 November as they look to bounce back.

It will be the first encounter between the two teams on English soil since 2021, when England ran out as 32-15 winners.

Where	Allianz Stadium, Twickenham
When	Saturday 9 November
Kick-off	15:10 GMT
Where to watch	TNT Sports

Last time out

Stats & facts

England have won 10 of their last 11 men's Test matches against Australia, with their only defeat in that period a 30-28 loss in 2022.

Australia have lost their last three matches, the longest losing run Joe Schmidt has experienced as head coach of an international side.

Marcus Smith has averaged 1.8 try involvements per 80 minutes of Test rugby this year, the most of any player from a Tier 1 nation in 2024.

Maro Itoje has won the most turnovers of any men's from a Tier 1 nation in 2024. In fact, he has won at least one turnover in each of his nine games for England this year.

Team to face Australia

England side to play Wallabies

Keep your eyes on:

Luke Cowan-Dickie's return. The Sale hooker hasn't played for England since the Autumn Nations Series game against South Africa in 2022, but is named among the replacements to face Australia.
Ollie Sleightholme's impact from the bench. Sleightholme came on for the last few minutes in both summer Tests against New Zealand, making a visible impact, and gets another shot against Australia after coming into the match day 23.
Marcus Smith's try-scoring ability. Last time England faced Australia, Smith picked up a loose ball on half-way and span out of the tackle, before racing in to score and extend England's lead.