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Second Test: Australia 17-25 EnglandEarly try sets tone then Farrell kicks set up a series deciderAt last a little respite for English rugby after a difficult few months. The series is not yet won but at least it is still alive after a frantic, seesawing contest on a still Brisbane evening. England wobbled at times but 20 points from the boot of Owen Farrell and an early try for his Saracens teammate Billy Vunipola proved enough to secure their side’s first win in four Tests.Given the Wallabies had not been beaten in their previous 10 matches in their favourite venue it was a result that will encourage the England management to believe they could yet fly home triumphant. The revved-up visiting forwards propelled their team into a crucial 19-0 first-half lead and, despite a spirited Wallaby fightback, the gap was ultimately too wide to overhaul. Continue reading...