England v Australia match stats
November 15, 2002
:: The countries have met on 26 occasions - Australia lead the series 16-9, with one draw.
:: England's record wins were 20-3 (1973) and 23-6 (1976), while Australia :: Of 14 Tests played between the countries at Twickenham, England lead 8-5 on victories, with one draw in 1997. :: England are seeking their third successive home win against Australia, equalling the mark established between 1973 and 1982. :: England will record their 17th successive Test match victory at Twickenham if they beat Australia tomorrow, a sequence stretching back to the 1999 World Cup. :: Lawrence Dallaglio will become the 13th England player to win 50 caps if he appears off the replacements' bench tomorrow. :: Jonny Wilkinson (21) holds the record for most points by an England player in one match against Australia, which he achieved last season. :: Matt Burke (22) holds the record for most points by an Australian player in one match against England, recorded during the 76-0 victory. :: No England player has ever scored three tries in a Test match against Australia. Rory Underwood (1988) and Matt Perry (1999) both claimed doubles. :: Wallabies skipper George Gregan will make his 81st Test match appearance tomorrow, overtaking Tim Horan as the third most capped Australian of all-time. |
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