Australia 17-21 England: Tourists seal series win over Australiaon July 16, 2022 at 12:32 pm

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Freddie Steward and Marcus Smith’s tries, either side of half-time, help England see off a stubborn Australia in Sydney and secure a 2-1 series win.Breaking news

Australia (10) 17
Try: Wright Con: Lolesio Pen: Lolesio
England (11) 21
Tries: Steward, Smith Con: Farrell Pens: Farrell

The tourists started slowly and were 10-3 adrift towards the end of the first half following Tom Wright’s try.

But Steward stretched over from short range to snatch the lead before Smith grabbed a loose ball and sprinted in.

Folau Fainga’a burrowed over but England’s defence stood firm against late pressure to keep the hosts at bay.

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