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In July 2022, England played a three-test series against Australia as part of the 2022 mid-year rugby union tests. They played the Wallabies at three locations across Australia within as many weeks, with the overall winner receiving the Ella-Mobbs Trophy.[1]
| 2022 England rugby union tour of Australia | |||||
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| Coach(es) | Eddie Jones | ||||
| Tour captain(s) | Courtney Lawes | ||||
| Top test point scorer(s) | Owen Farrell (44) | ||||
| Top test try scorer(s) | 6 players (1)[a] | ||||
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| Opponent |
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 Australia |
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| Previous tour | South Africa 2018 | ||||
| Next tour | New Zealand 2024 | ||||
Coming into the series, England were ranked in fifth place in the World Rugby Rankings, while Australia sat one place below in sixth.[2] The two nations had most recently contested a test series in 2016, which England won for the first time, with a historic 3–0 "whitewash" on Australian soil.[3]
The 2016 series marked the start of England's eight-match winning streak against Australia, whose most recent victory in the fixture was in the 2015 Rugby World Cup pool stage. However, the first test of the 2022 tour on 2 July ended that streak, as Australia claimed a 30–28 victory in Perth. The following week, on 9 July, England leveled the series with a 25–17 win in Brisbane.[4] In the deciding test on 16 July, England clinched the series, triumphing over Australia by 21–17 in Sydney.[5]
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| Date | Venue | Home | Score | Away |
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| 2 July 2022 | Optus Stadium, Perth | Australia |
30–28 |  England |
| 9 July 2022 | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane | Australia |
17–25 | England |
| 16 July 2022 | Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney | Australia |
17–21 | England |
Note: Ages, caps and clubs are as of 2 July 2022, the first test match of the tour.
England
On 20 June 2022, England head coach Eddie Jones named a 36-man squad for the summer test series against Australia.[6]
On 30 June 2022, Charlie Ewels withdrew from the tour due to a knee injury sustained in training. He was replaced in the squad by Sam Jeffries.[7]
On 4 July 2022 Tom Curry withdrew from the tour due to a concussion sustained in the first test.[8]
On 11 July 2022 Maro Itoje and Sam Underhill withdrew from the squad following concussions sustained in the second test.[9]
Coaching team:
- Head coach:
Eddie Jones - Defence coach: Anthony Seibold
- Attack coach:
Martin Gleeson - Forwards coach: Richard Cockerill
- Scrum coach:
Matt Proudfoot
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
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| Luke Cowan-Dickie | Hooker | 20 June 1993 (aged 29) | 34 | Exeter Chiefs |
| Jamie George | Hooker | 20 October 1990 (aged 31) | 66 | Saracens |
| Jack Walker | Hooker | 6 May 1996 (aged 26) | 0 | Harlequins |
| Ellis Genge | Prop | 16 February 1995 (aged 27) | 36 | Bristol Bears |
| Joe Heyes | Prop | 13 April 1999 (aged 23) | 2 | Leicester Tigers |
| Bevan Rodd | Prop | 26 August 2000 (aged 21) | 2 | Sale Sharks |
| Patrick Schickerling | Prop | 16 October 1998 (aged 23) | 0 | Exeter Chiefs |
| Will Stuart | Prop | 12 July 1996 (aged 25) | 20 | Bath |
| Mako Vunipola | Prop | 14 January 1991 (aged 31) | 67 | Saracens |
| Ollie Chessum | Lock | 6 September 2000 (aged 21) | 2 | Leicester Tigers |
| Jonny Hill | Lock | 8 June 1994 (aged 28) | 12 | Sale Sharks |
| Nick Isiekwe | Lock | 20 April 1998 (aged 24) | 6 | Saracens |
| Maro Itoje | Lock | 28 October 1994 (aged 27) | 56 | Saracens |
| Courtney Lawes | Lock | 23 February 1989 (aged 33) | 93 | Northampton Saints |
| Sam Jeffries | Back row | 1 April 1993 (aged 29) | 0 | Bristol Bears |
| Tom Curry | Back row | 15 June 1998 (aged 24) | 40 | Sale Sharks |
| Lewis Ludlam | Back row | 8 December 1995 (aged 26) | 11 | Northampton Saints |
| Sam Underhill | Back row | 22 July 1996 (aged 25) | 28 | Bath |
| Billy Vunipola | Back row | 3 November 1992 (aged 29) | 61 | Saracens |
| Jack Willis | Back row | 24 December 1996 (aged 25) | 3 | Wasps |
| Danny Care | Scrum-half | 2 January 1987 (aged 35) | 84 | Harlequins |
| Harry Randall | Scrum-half | 18 December 1997 (aged 24) | 6 | Bristol Bears |
| Jack van Poortvliet | Scrum-half | 15 May 2001 (aged 21) | 0 | Leicester Tigers |
| Owen Farrell | Fly-half | 24 September 1991 (aged 30) | 94 | Saracens |
| Marcus Smith | Fly-half | 14 February 1999 (aged 23) | 10 | Harlequins |
| Fraser Dingwall | Centre | 7 April 1999 (aged 23) | 0 | Northampton Saints |
| William Joseph | Centre | 15 July 2002 (aged 19) | 0 | London Irish |
| Joe Marchant | Centre | 16 July 1996 (aged 25) | 12 | Harlequins |
| Guy Porter | Centre | 23 January 1997 (aged 25) | 0 | Leicester Tigers |
| Henry Arundell | Wing | 8 November 2002 (aged 19) | 0 | London Irish |
| Joe Cokanasiga | Wing | 15 November 1997 (aged 24) | 11 | Bath |
| Jonny May | Wing | 1 April 1990 (aged 32) | 69 | Gloucester |
| Jack Nowell | Wing | 11 April 1993 (aged 29) | 39 | Exeter Chiefs |
| Tommy Freeman | Fullback | 5 March 2001 (aged 21) | 0 | Northampton Saints |
| George Furbank | Fullback | 17 October 1996 (aged 25) | 5 | Northampton Saints |
| Freddie Steward | Fullback | 5 December 2000 (aged 21) | 10 | Leicester Tigers |
Australia
On 12 June 2022, Australia head coach Dave Rennie named a 35-man squad for the summer test series against England.[10]
On 20 June 2022, Harry Johnson-Holmes joined up with the squad from the Australia A team, as injury cover for Taniela Tupou. However, he later withdrew due to injury, and was replaced by Sam Talakai.
On 24 June 2022, Ned Hanigan also joined up with the squad, as injury cover for Jed Holloway.
On 5 July 2022, Reece Hodge was called up to the squad from the Australia A team, as an injury replacement for Tom Banks.
Coaching team:
- Head coach:
Dave Rennie - Defence coach: Matt Taylor
- Attack coach: Scott Wisemantel
- Forwards coach: Dan McKellar
- Scrum coach:
Petrus du Plessis
| Player | Position | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club/province |
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| Folau Fainga'a | Hooker | 5 May 1995 (aged 27) | 25 | Brumbies |
| Lachlan Lonergan | Hooker | 11 October 1999 (aged 22) | 4 | Brumbies |
| Dave Porecki | Hooker | 23 October 1992 (aged 29) | 0 | Waratahs |
| Allan Alaalatoa | Prop | 28 January 1994 (aged 28) | 53 | Brumbies |
| Angus Bell | Prop | 10 April 2000 (aged 22) | 16 | Waratahs |
| Pone Fa'amausili | Prop | 26 February 1997 (aged 25) | 0 | Rebels |
| Scott Sio | Prop | 16 October 1991 (aged 30) | 69 | Brumbies |
| James Slipper | Prop | 6 June 1989 (aged 33) | 114 | Brumbies |
| Sam Talakai | Prop | 4 September 1991 (aged 30) | 0 |  Tokyo Sungoliath |
| Taniela Tupou | Prop | 10 May 1996 (aged 26) | 38 | Reds |
| Nick Frost | Lock | 10 October 1999 (aged 22) | 0 | Brumbies |
| Ned Hanigan | Lock | 11 April 1995 (aged 27) | 25 | Waratahs |
| Jed Holloway | Lock | 2 November 1992 (aged 29) | 0 | Waratahs |
| Cadeyrn Neville | Lock | 9 November 1988 (aged 33) | 0 | Brumbies |
| Matt Philip | Lock | 7 March 1994 (aged 28) | 20 | Rebels |
| Darcy Swain | Lock | 5 July 1997 (aged 24) | 10 | Brumbies |
| Michael Hooper | Back row | 29 October 1991 (aged 30) | 118 | Waratahs |
| Rob Leota | Back row | 3 March 1997 (aged 25) | 6 | Rebels |
| Pete Samu | Back row | 17 December 1991 (aged 30) | 19 | Brumbies |
| Rob Valetini | Back row | 3 September 1998 (aged 23) | 18 | Brumbies |
| Harry Wilson | Back row | 22 November 1999 (aged 22) | 10 | Reds |
| Jake Gordon | Scrum-half | 7 June 1993 (aged 29) | 10 | Waratahs |
| Tate McDermott | Scrum-half | 18 September 1998 (aged 23) | 15 | Reds |
| Nic White | Scrum-half | 13 June 1990 (aged 32) | 47 | Brumbies |
| Quade Cooper | Fly-half | 5 April 1988 (aged 34) | 75 | Kintetsu Liners |
| Noah Lolesio | Fly-half | 18 December 1999 (aged 22) | 9 | Brumbies |
| James O'Connor | Fly-half | 5 July 1990 (aged 31) | 61 | Reds |
| Len Ikitau | Centre | 1 October 1998 (aged 23) | 13 | Brumbies |
| Samu Kerevi | Centre | 27 September 1993 (aged 28) | 38 | Tokyo Sungoliath |
| Hunter Paisami | Centre | 10 April 1998 (aged 24) | 15 | Reds |
| Jordan Petaia | Centre | 14 March 2000 (aged 22) | 16 | Reds |
| Andrew Kellaway | Wing | 12 October 1995 (aged 26) | 13 | Rebels |
| Marika Koroibete | Wing | 26 July 1992 (aged 29) | 42 | Saitama Wild Knights |
| Izaia Perese | Wing | 17 May 1997 (aged 25) | 2 | Waratahs |
| Suliasi Vunivalu | Wing | 27 November 1995 (aged 26) | 0 | Reds |
| Tom Wright | Wing | 21 July 1997 (aged 24) | 10 | Brumbies |
| Reece Hodge | Fullback | 26 August 1994 (aged 27) | 54 | Rebels |
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First test
| 2 July 2022 17:55 AWST (UTC+8) |
| Australia | 30–28 | England |
| Try: Petaia 63 'c Fainga'a 69 'c Samu 76 'c Con: Lolesio (3/3) 64', 70', 77' Pen: Lolesio (3/3) 23', 40', 43' | Report | Try: Genge 49' m Arundell 79 'c van Poortvliet 80+2 'c Con: Farrell (2/3) 79', 80+3' Pen: Farrell (3/4) 7', 21', 60' |
| Perth Stadium, Perth Attendance: 47,668[11] Referee: James Doleman (New Zealand) |
Notes:
- Quade Cooper (Australia) had been named in the starting line-up, but pulled up injured in the warm-up. He was substituted by Noah Lolesio, who in turn was replaced on the bench by James O'Connor.
- Caderyn Neville and Dave Porecki (both Australia) and Henry Arundell and Jack van Poortvliet (both England) made their international debuts.
- This was Australia's first win over England in nine games.
Second test
| 9 July 2022 19:55 AEST (UTC+10) |
| Australia | 17–25 | England |
| Try: Tupou 37' c Kerevi 48' c Con: Lolesio (2/2) 38', 49' Pen: Lolesio (1/1) 54' | Report | Try: B. Vunipola 5' c Con: Farrell (1/1) 6' Pen: Farrell (6/7) 11', 15', 23', 33', 44', 67' |
| Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane Attendance: 46,536[12] Referee: Andrew Brace (Ireland) |
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Notes:
- Jack Willis (England) was originally named among the substitutes, but pulled out prior to the match due to a rib injury. He was replaced on the bench by Will Joseph.
- Nick Frost (Australia) and Tommy Freeman, Guy Porter and Will Joseph (all England) made their international debuts.
Third test
| 16 July 2022 19:55 AEST (UTC+10) |
| Australia | 17–21 | England |
| Try: Wright 23' c Fainga'a 65' c Con: Lolesio (2/2) 25', 66' Pen: Lolesio (1/2) 30' | Report | Try: Steward 40' m Smith 54' c Con: Farrell (1/2) 55' Pen: Farrell (3/4) 17', 33', 49' |
| Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney Attendance: 43,274[13] Referee: Paul Williams (New Zealand) |
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Notes:
- Nic White (Australia) earned his 50th test cap.
- Suliasi Vunivalu (Australia) made his international debut.
- This was the first rugby union test match held at the Sydney Cricket Ground since Australia hosted Argentina in 1986.
- England won the Ella-Mobbs Trophy (previously the Cook Cup) for the first time.
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- Henry Arundell, Ellis Genge, Marcus Smith, Freddie Steward, Jack van Poortvliet and Billy Vunipola are all tied on one try scored each.
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