England also win in the South

Northern Hemisphere: 2 – Southern Hemisphere: 0. A few hours after Ireland’s historic victory in New Zealand, England went to win in Australia, six years after their last success with the Wallabies. The XV de la Rose, who had been beaten 30-28 in Perth last week after a spectacular match, took their revenge by winning 17-25 in the coolness of Brisbane (9°c at the kick of mail). The English led from start to finish during this meeting, and Owen Farrell was the great architect of this success. From the 5th minute, when Australia had just lost their rear Jordan Petaia, stunned, Billy Vunipola was the first to cross the in-goal line, following a touch on the left side and a carried ball. Farrell converted (0-7) and then continued his festival on foot, with four penalties to allow England to lead 0-19 (33rd). Meanwhile, Australia had found themselves at 14 in the 22nd, following the yellow card of Izaia Perese, author of a fault while the English had a big try chance. But three minutes before the siren, the Wallabies finally scored their first points, thanks to their pillar Taniela Tupou, who emerged after a fine breakthrough from his counterpart Angus Bell (7-19, mt).

Lolesio maintains hope

At the start of the second period, Farrell gave three extra points to XV de la Rose (7-22, 44th), then Australia closed the gap with their second try of the game, signed Samu Kerevi, on the left side in excess (14-22, 48th). After the yellow card received by Marcus Smith for a voluntary forward, Noah Lolesio handed Australia to -5 (17-22, 54th). But the Australians failed to score a point in the last half hour, unlike England, who still managed a penalty thanks to Farrell. The two teams are therefore at 1-1 in this Tour, before the third match next Saturday in Sydney. The southern teams are struggling on this Saturday, and South Africa therefore has every reason to be wary of Wales, which they receive at the end of the day…