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England’s desperate dirt file is heartening for Wallabies … and hypocritical

Iain Payten Senior Sports Reporter October 31, 2025 — 6.00pm Advertisement

There was a potential mindset problem brewing for the Wallabies heading into Sunday’s clash with England at Twickenham.

Last year, the Wallabies were received in London with a mix of derision and indifference, along with a splash of condescending sympathy. Some poor results in the months prior had prompted some English player podcast types to suggest the British and Irish Lions should not even bother touring Australia in 2025, given the one-sided slaughter that would surely unfold.

The Wallabies took all the shots and, after claiming a memorable win after the siren over England,

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