England have warned the Wallabies they will dial up their abrasive approach in Saturday’s tour decider after claims from Australia about the level of niggle in the series, with the forwards coach Richard Cockerill insisting it has been “pretty tame” so far.
The buildup to the third Test has been dominated by Australia accusing England of “off the ball stuff” in Perth and Brisbane while the ferocity with which Wednesday night’s State Of Origin decider was played out has steeled both sides before Saturday’s clash at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
