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John Evely

How to watch Australia v England live on TV, kick-off time and team news

England take on Australia on Saturday in Perth in the first of a three-Test series against the Wallabies this summer.

Head coach Eddie Jones has named a strong and experienced side to face the Wallabies as he looks put a disappointing Six Nations campaign and then defeat to the Barbarians behind him.

However for all the experience in the side, including the return of Saracens' Billy Vunipola at number eight, it is uncapped Henry Arundell of London Irish that has everyone talking.

Jones said: "Henry scored...how long is the field, 100 metres? He scored a 90-metre try at training on Wednesday. There were a few, I won't use the expletives, 'he's fast!' heard.

"We had a number of coaches from different sports watching and they heard this comment.

"He scored a try not many other players in the world would have scored. It was like a try Bryan Habana used to score - one of those.

"He could be a very good player but he's got a long way to go. We feel like if he continues his development and we're able to give him some game time on this tour, by the World Cup he could be a significant player."

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England second row Jonny Hill was among those who saw Arundell light-up training.

"I was stood in the other 22. It was crazy. I asked him what he thought he was, percentage-wise for running speed and he said 85-90," Hill said.

"He rounded a couple of lads - Mako Vunipola and Will Stuart, I think it was! No, I think was some back-three lads.

"It was very impressive. He's a proper rock star, isn't he? I'm sure he's going to have a big future."

Here are all the ways you can follow the game...

When is Australia vs England?

Saturday 2 July - Optus Stadium, Perth - KO 10.55am BST

How can I watch Australia vs England?

  • Watch live on Sky Sports Main Event from 10:15am.
  • Streams also available via Now TV and Sky Go.

What's the team news?

England

15. Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers, 10 caps)

14. Jack Nowell (Exeter Chiefs, 39 caps)

13. Joe Marchant (Harlequins, 12 caps)

12. Owen Farrell (Saracens, 94 caps)

11. Joe Cokanasiga (Bath Rugby, 11 caps)

10. Marcus Smith (Harlequins, 10 caps)

9. Danny Care (Harlequins, 84 caps)

1. Ellis Genge (Leicester Tigers, 36 caps)

2. Jamie George (Saracens, 66 caps)

3. Will Stuart (Bath Rugby, 20 caps)

4. Maro Itoje (Saracens, 56 caps)

5. Jonny Hill (Exeter Chiefs, 12 caps)

6. Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints, capt, 93 caps)

7. Tom Curry (Sale Sharks, 40 caps)

8. Billy Vunipola (Saracens, 61 caps)

Replacements

16. Luke Cowan-Dickie (Exeter Chiefs, 34 caps)

17. Mako Vunipola (Saracens, 67 caps)

18. Joe Heyes (Leicester Tigers, 2 caps)

19. Ollie Chessum (Leicester Tigers, 2 caps)

20. Lewis Ludlam (Northampton Saints, 11 caps)

21. Jack van Poortvliet (Leicester Tigers, uncapped)

22. Guy Porter (Leicester Tigers, uncapped)

23. Henry Arundell (London Irish, uncapped) *apprentice player

Australia

1. Angus Bell (16 Tests)

2. David Porecki*

3. Allan Alaalatoa (53 Tests)

4. Darcy Swain (10 Tests)

5. Cadeyrn Neville*

6. Rob Leota (6 Tests)

7. Michael Hooper (c) (118 Tests)

8. Rob Valetini (18 Tests)

9. Nic White (47 Tests)

10. Quade Cooper (75 Tests)

11. Marika Koroibete (42 Tests)

12. Samu Kerevi (38 Tests)

13. Len Ikitau (13 Tests)

14. Andrew Kellaway (13 Tests)

15. Tom Banks (19 Tests)

Replacements

16. Folau Fainga’a (25 Tests)

17. Scott Sio (69 Tests)

18. James Slipper (114 Tests)

19. Matt Philip (20 Tests)

20. Pete Samu (19 Tests)

21. Jake Gordon (10 Tests)

22. Noah Lolesio (9 Tests)

23. Jordan Petaia (16 Tests)

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