Australia saw off another defiant effort from England to complete an Ashes series whitewash and leave the hosts with major questions over their future before next year’s World Cup.
This series had been billed as the most important moment for English rugby league in years, with the Ashes returning after a 22-year hiatus. In the first two Tests, the theme had largely been of England undoubtedly competing but lacking attacking quality when it mattered most.
