Four Nations – England vs Australia match report: Aussies outclass England at the London Stadium as they miss out on final
ENGLAND failed to qualify for the Four Nations final after Australia proved too much for them at the London Stadium.
Blake Ferguson, Greg Ingilis, Matt Scott, Josh Dugan, Matt Gillett and Valentine Holmes all scored tries as the Aussies will now face New Zealand in the final.
Josh Dugan scored a try as Australia outclassed EnglandGetty Images
Engand needed to avoid defeat to face Australia in the final but tries from Jermaine McGilvary,Gareth Widdop and Ryan Hall were not enough to secure a place in next weekend’s final on November 20 at Anfield.
A reflection of Australia’s dominance was the fact that Johnathan Thurston sucessfully kicked four conversions and two penalties.
Valentine Holmes showed great athleticism as he leaped over the try lineGetty Images
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There was a bust up after Gillet’s try which led to England skipper Sam Burgess punching David Klemmer and he was suprisingly not sent off for the incident.
Hall scored a try with five minutes remaining but it was too little too late.
The Aussies responded with moments remaining with a sensational try from Holmes to round off an impressive performance from Australia.
A fight broke out which resulted in Sam Burgess throwing a brutal punchReutersGareth Widdop managed to get a try for England on a tough afternoonReuters
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