Second Test - Australia v England - Player Rankings
Chris Robshaw was outstanding on his 50th Test appearance for England
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On Saturday, England went on to register their maiden Test series victory in Australia after defeating the Wallabies 23-7 in the second Test in Melbourne. Here is a look at how the England players fared in the game.
Here is a look at how the England players fared in the game.
MIKE BROWN: Ran himself into the ground and was exhausted by the end having given everything to the cause. 7/10
ANTHONY WATSON: Unable to make any impact out on the wing in what was often an ugly spectacle. 7
JONATHAN JOSEPH: Fed off scraps and never stopped trying, but this blood and thunder match was not his type of game. 7
OWEN FARRELL: Remarkable performance from the playmaker who was commitment personified and finished with 18 points. 9
JACK NOWELL: Recalled at the expense of the Marland Yarde and his rugged display justified the selection call. 7
GEORGE FORD: Composed, tidy and brave, this was a magnificent day for the Bath fly-half. 8
BEN YOUNGS: His passing may lack snap at times, but he was another of England's stars. 8
MAKO VUNIPOLA: Probably his best performance in an England jersey as he tackled with no regard for his own safety. 9
DYLAN HARTLEY: Scored the opening try and was another colossus in the Red Rose pack. 8
DAN COLE: Showed the fight and desire that England needed if they were to topple the Wallabies. 8
MARO ITOJE: Wrapped up Toby Smith in the second half to deny the Wallabies a certain try at a key stage of the match. 8
GEORGE KRUIS: The Saracens lock was superb as he charged at gold shirts and scattered them from rucks. 8
CHRIS ROBSHAW: Marked his 50th cap with his best performance for England and was deservedly named man of the match. 9
JAMES HASKELL: Hobbled off at the end, utterly spent but knowing he had been heroic in defence. 9
BILLY VUNIPOLA: Invited pressure on to England at one point, but he was close to his bulldozing best. 8
Replacements -
JAMIE GEORGE: Played a role in the decisive try. 7
MATT MULLAN: Little chance to shine. 7
PAUL HILL: Strong and direct. 7
JOE LAUNCHBURY: Made an impact. 7
COURTNEY LAWES: Made an eye-catching break. 7
JACK CLIFFORD: Brought energy and fresh legs. 7
DANNY CARE: Lively and dynamic. 7
