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George calls England performance ‘unforgivable’ after dramatic defeat to Australia
England's Jamie George in action during the Autumn international match at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, London, November 9, 2024

England 37- 42 Australia
by David Nicholson
at Twickenham

THE WIZARDS of Oz conjured a stunning victory over a dejected England with the home side slinking to a fifth loss from six games at the weekend.

Questions will be asked about head coach Steve Borthwick’s future after his side failed to close out another close game losing a two-point lead after the Wallabies scored a try with the clock red.

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