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George Flood

Australia 30-28 England: Wallabies win Test series opener with remarkable comeback despite Swain red card

Triumphant: Injury-plagued Australia staged a remarkable comeback with 14 men

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England’s flawless record against Australia under Eddie Jones is over after they fell to a crushing 30-28 defeat in a remarkable Test series opener in Perth.

The tourists looked to be on course for a key victory at Optus Stadium to boost morale as they controlled much of the second half with a man advantage after Darcy Swain’s first-half sending off for headbutting fellow lock Jonny Hill.

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