Australia wrapped up the Ashes series in a spiteful and hostile second Test at Hill Dickinson Stadium that saw Reece Walsh and Tino Fa’asuamaleaui sent to the sin-bin.

The Australians overcame a rejuvenated English side that had a raucous English crowd behind them to claim the series with a 14-4 victory at the home of Premier League club, Everton FC.

The opening to this match was everything the first wasn’t. Intense, ferocious and spiteful.

Reece Walsh is tackled by England’s Harry Smith and Kai Pearce-Paul. Credit: Getty Images

England were embarrassed in game one and they came out with a point to prove. From the kick-off they went after the Aussies and tried to rattle their cages.

The two hookers, Harry Grant and Jez Litten, engaged in a scuffle on the deck that erupted into an

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