Marcus Smith

England took the series 2-1 with a 21-17 victory in Sydney, after Australia were left with too much to do by Marcus Smith's 55th-minute try.

Yet still they led, which summed up the mediocre nature of a half several collective notches down from the standard set by the Irish. Again sharp midfield passing gave Wright the chance to get outside Tommy Freeman and an exchange of passes with Nic White, playing his 50th Test, put the winger over in the corner, with Lolesio adding the conversion. It turned out to be his opposite number, White, though, who made the most costly error of the first 40 minutes, caught in possession after a Farrell penalty had struck a post. Owen Farrell even put a 22-metre drop out out on the full and his first points of the game, via a 17th-minute penalty, came totally against the run of play. Lolesio and Farrell exchanged further penalties but Jones had already seen enough to warrant a switch at scrum-half, Jack van Poortvliet coming on for a crestfallen Care. That suggests there is little wrong with the squad’s spirit and they have also unearthed some youthful talent on this tour which is set to ripen further over the next year or so.

A Marcus Smith try and the hard graft of Courtney Lawes helps England beat the Wallabies 21-17 in Sydney to wrap up series.

That led to a 24th-minute try for Tom Wright, who was put away after a neat one-two with Nic White. As for the hard graft, England captain Courtney Lawes epitomised that, not only with his tackling but his turnovers. A Marcus Smith try provided the magic.

ENGLAND have won their test series in Australia 2-1 after victory in the third test.The Wallabies dealt the first blow, with a try from Tom Wright, bu.

They spread it wide, but an exceptional last-stitch diving tackle from Steward stops a certain try. Australia 17-21 England Australia 17-21 England Australia 17-21 England Australia 17-21 England The ball is then held up on the try-line. Australia 17-21 England An enthralling finish to a fascinating match and series. Guys like Marcus Smith, the forward pack, put their bodies on the line.Samu Kerevi But not so long ago, he was a terrifying sight for Australian fans. Ellis Genge has a smile on his face now. We had to give it everything to get in front.

A spectacular second-half try from Marcus Smith helped England claim a 21-17 victory in the deciding Test against Australia and win the series 2-1.

It was pounced on by England's fly-half and Smith fixed his sights firmly on the line. First, Hill's pressure at the lineout dislodged the ball before Lolesio attempted to scoop it up and rescue proceedings. Dave Rennie made four changes to Australia's starting XV. Harry Wilson started in the back row and Reece Hodge was given the nod at full-back. Owen Farrell's conversion boosted the tourists' advantage to 21-10 with a quarter left. When a penalty arrived, Farrell rewarded his team-mate's work for a 14-10 lead. Danny Care, Ollie Chessum and Lewis Ludlam were all selected to start.

England secured a second consecutive series win in Australia with a nervy 21-17 victory in the third and final Test.

A lineout from Australia went astray, Lolesio couldn’t save the situation and Smith pounced on the loose ball. They conceded a number of soft penalties, though Noah Lolesio let them off the hook with a surprise miss as he kicked for the posts. They took charge of the decider though as tries from Freddie Steward and Marcus Smith gave them an 11-point lead with 25 minutes to go.

After Marcus Smith's try, England were able to stave off an Australian comeback, in Sydney. Our England player ratings also have two high-scoring forwards.

Lost his first lineout throw, to the front. Won a big turnover in the final 10 minutes. Tackled with intent in the first 40. Did have the ball nicked from him at a rolling maul. Could, and should, have scored in the corner before the Steward try. Made a crucial tackle in the corner to prevent an Aussie try. Started the second half by giving away a silly penalty. Strong in the air. Landed a couple of penalties but had some misses off the tee. He got low in the carry and Farrell had no chance - try Australia and only four points in it, when it was converted. The home fans, in Sydney, must have thought the comeback was on, but Luke Cowan-Dickie and Courtney Lawes shut that down with two big turnovers in the final 10 minutes. In the final ever Test rugby game at the Sydney Cricket Ground, England were able to stave off an Australian comeback.