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England battle back in Aus defeat


England take on Australia in Wigan

England's rugby league stars almost pulled off a big shock before losing 26-18 to Australia in Wigan.

England staged a brilliant second-half fightback to give the world's best team a scare, after a first half that ended 26-0 to the visitors.

At that point it seemed as if England were on the way to a record defeat, thanks to some brilliant Aussie play.

But after the break the home team came alive, and grabbed tries through Sam Burgess, Gareth Ellis and Lee Smith.

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That wasn't enough to give them a win, but will fill the team's fans with hope for the rest of the Four Nations tournament.

England's next match is against New Zealand on 7 November, and if the home side can win that one they'll probably play Australia in the final seven days later.



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