Eddie Jones revelled in silencing Australia’s goading supporters after England levelled the series with a hard-fought second Test victory to set up a decider in Sydney next week. Jones revealed that Wallabies fans had warned him that his side would get “belted” in Brisbane – where Australia had won their previous 10 matches – and took great delight in shutting them up.
Jones did, however, reveal that England will be without Maro Itoje for the third Test after the Saracens lock suffered a nasty-looking concussion towards the end of the first half while Sam Underhill is also doubtful after sustaining a head injury. Nonetheless, England will head to Sydney buoyant after 20 points from the man-of-the-match, Owen Farrell, and an early Billy Vunipola try were enough to atone for their first Test defeat in Perth.
