England v Australia: Eddie Jones wakes the sleeping giant

Aussie coach transforms team from laughing stock to conquerors in an astonishing display in Melbourne

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Chris Robshaw of England runs with the ball during the International Test match against the Australians in Melbourne
(Image credit: David Rogers/Getty Images)

By Gavin Mortimer

Nine months ago, English rugby had reached rock bottom. Beaten by Wales one week, they were then humiliated by Australia at Twickenham, the 33-13 thrashing not only their heaviest home defeat to the Wallabies, but the result that dumped England out of their own World Cup.

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