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Nov 5, 2024, 4:23 PM
Nov 5, 2024, 4:23 PM
Associated Press

England Sticks with Same Team Post All Blacks Defeat

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Highlights
  • England decided to keep the same starting lineup for their match against Australia following a recent loss to New Zealand.
  • The team made a positional adjustment in midfield with Henry Slade and Ollie Lawrence switching places.
  • The decision reflects England's strategy to regain form and cohesion in their upcoming tests.
Story

On Saturday, November 6, 2024, England faced Australia in the second test of their autumn series at Twickenham, without making changes to the starting lineup. Following a narrow 24-22 defeat to New Zealand the previous weekend, England's head coach, Steve Borthwick, opted for consistency in selection. Although the starting XV remained unchanged, a positional switch was made in midfield, with Henry Slade and Ollie Lawrence swapping positions. The bench saw two adjustments, with Luke Cowan-Dickie coming in for Theo Dan at hooker and Ben Curry being replaced to restore a 5-3 split in forwards and backs. England aims to bounce back from their earlier defeat while aiming to establish momentum in the rest of the autumn series.

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