England Dominates Australia with Record Seven Tries, Easing Pressure on Borthwick

England delivered a commanding performance on Tuesday, defeating Australia 45-22 with a record seven tries, providing emphatic on-field support for head coach Steve Borthwick. The victory, highlighted by standout efforts from Henry Pollock and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, saw the "Red Rose" decisively overcome a "listless" Wallabies side at Allianz Stadium.

This strong showing from the English rugby union team comes amidst recent speculation about the team's internal dynamics and serves as a clear message of unity and determination. Earlier in the week, the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals saw Australia's men's team, the Kangaroos, secure their place in the final with a dominant 44-12 win over Samoa, with Reece Walsh notably scoring a hat-trick. The Australian Jillaroos also advanced to their women's final after defeating Fiji.

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