England survive sluggish start to overwhelm Australia in second half

Abi Burton, the player of the match, celebrates after scoring the first England try. Abi Burton, the player of the match, celebrates after scoring the first England try. Women's rugby union England survive sluggish start to overwhelm Australia in second half WXV: England 48-15 Australia
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Prefer the Guardian on Google England had to execute something they have not had to do in John Mitchell’s reign against Australia on Saturday, win after being down at half-time. It was the first time in almost six years the Red Roses had been trailing after the first 40. But whatever was said in the changing room shook the team to life as they scored 43 second-half points to keep their winning streak going.
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