Nowell helps create rugby history

Exeter Chiefs star Jack Nowell was part of a heroic England defensive display as the Red Rose country earned their first series win in Australia with victory in the second Test at AAMI Park in Melbourne.

Recalled to the starting line-up having been only a replacement in Brisbane the week previous, the Cornishman featured for the whole 80 minutes during an outstanding display from Eddie Jones’ side.

England started well as they took a 10-0 lead through Dylan Hartley’s converted try and a penalty from Owen Farrell. However, the Wallabies countered before the break with Stephen Moore’s touchdown, which was converted by Bernard Foley.

A second Farrell after the break stretched England’s lead to six points, before they had to survive relentless pressure from the Aussies.

To a man, however, the English stood firm and with time fast running out, they wrapped up a famous victory when Farrell claimed their second try, finishing off great approach work from replacements Jamie George and Courtney Lawes.

Saracens star Farrell slotted the extras to his own score, before putting the icing on the cake with a third penalty in the final minute.

Post-match, a delighted Jones challenged his team to now complete a clean sweep Down Under by winning the final Test match in Sydney next Saturday.