Pollock's Brace Seals England's Nations Championship Victory Over Australia

Henry Pollock made a significant impact in the second half, scoring two tries in quick succession as a winger to propel England to a 45-22 win against Australia in the Nations Championship on Sunday. The versatile player's explosive performance was a highlight of the match, securing a crucial victory for head coach Steve Borthwick.

This win comes after a week of squad adjustments and fitness concerns. Fly-half Fin Smith was cleared to play after passing his fitness tests, and Ben Curry earned a start at openside flanker, replacing his injured twin brother Tom, whose potential absence for the entire championship looms. These changes were part of four alterations made to the squad that defeated Argentina in July, with Maro Itoje set to captain the team in the absence of players who missed earlier Tests. Scrum-half Alex Mitchell had previously been ruled out of the championship due to injury.

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