Australia Secures Overtime Victory, Handing England Fourth Consecutive Loss

England experienced their fourth consecutive loss as Australia secured the game’s tenth try during overtime. Max Jorgensen scored the decisive try in the 84th minute, clinching a dramatic victory. Maro Itoje’s try had given England the lead in the 78th minute, marking the fourth lead change within a dramatic final 15 minutes. Australia had previously recovered to hold a 20-18 advantage at half-time, following two early tries by England’s Chandler Cunningham-South in the initial 12 minutes. This year, England’s record stands at six losses from 10 matches. Their next fixture is against the double world champions, South Africa, scheduled for next week. Sandi Toksvig appears alongside Gyles Brandreth, Lulu, Emmanuel Sonubi, and Alan Davies. Opportunities are available to sing along to tracks by Queen, Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, Katy Perry, and other artists. Ben Fogle and Kate Humble return to Longleat Safari Park for its festive events. Topics range from microplastics found in air, soil, and waterways, to the current levels of food waste. Copyright 2024 BBC. The BBC bears no responsibility for material found on external websites. Information regarding our external linking policy is available.