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'I just want to touch on what a selfless guy Quade is... He knows his body'

Quade Cooper of the Wallabies receives attention from the trainer during the warm-up before game one of the international test match series between the Australian Wallabies and England at Optus Stadium on July 02, 2022 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

The Wallabies have overcome injury and ill-discipline to pull off a famous 30-28 victory over England in Perth to snap an eight-game losing streak.

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The Australians were forced to play a man down for more than half the match on Saturday night after lock Darcy Swain was marched for head-butting his English rival Jonny Hill.

But the home side showed their courage to stay in the fight and score three second-half tries to end England’s domination of Australia that dates back to 2015.

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Mark Cueto on England rugby, Eddie Jones and the try that never was | RugbyPass Offload | Episode 40

Today we’re delighted to be joined by Ex England & Lions legend Mark Cueto to help preview an incredibly mouth watering weekend of international test match rugby, as well as hear some incredible stories from throughout his illustrious career. From Brian Ashton losing control of the England team at the 2007 world cup, to his hatred for Stuart Lancaster, the inside story of ‘Dwarf Tossing’ in NZ in 2011 and his thoughts on ‘Crazy Eddie Jones’ – there’s a lot to enjoy in this episode. Plus Ryan has just got back from a remarkably loose weekend in the Caribbean, Max has just flown in fresh from a stag-do in Vegas and Mark’s been at a 4 day wedding in New York – so on top of the rugby be prepared for a lot of fantastic stories and anecdotes .

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Mark Cueto on England rugby, Eddie Jones and the try that never was | RugbyPass Offload | Episode 40

Today we’re delighted to be joined by Ex England & Lions legend Mark Cueto to help preview an incredibly mouth watering weekend of international test match rugby, as well as hear some incredible stories from throughout his illustrious career. From Brian Ashton losing control of the England team at the 2007 world cup, to his hatred for Stuart Lancaster, the inside story of ‘Dwarf Tossing’ in NZ in 2011 and his thoughts on ‘Crazy Eddie Jones’ – there’s a lot to enjoy in this episode. Plus Ryan has just got back from a remarkably loose weekend in the Caribbean, Max has just flown in fresh from a stag-do in Vegas and Mark’s been at a 4 day wedding in New York – so on top of the rugby be prepared for a lot of fantastic stories and anecdotes .

CROWD: 47,688 at Optus Stadium

QUOTE: I just want to touch on what a selfless guy Quade is. The old dog, the old bull. He knows his body” – Former All Blacks star Sonny Bill Williams on Quade Cooper’s late withdrawal with a calf injury.

KEY MOMENT: Darcy Swain’s brain fade in the 34th minute. Swain was left fuming after his hair was pulled by England lock Jonny Hill. But instead of letting the referee deal with the situation, Swan headbutted Hill. Swain was given a red card, while Hill escaped with a yellow..Despite the numerical disadvantage, the Wallabies held firm and pulled off a famous win.

MAN OF THE MATCH: Samu Kerevi. The Wallabies inside centre was a bulldozer, with his bullocking runs helping give Austr alia the all-important go-forward momentum even when down a man.

TALKING POINT: Noah Lolesio’s accuracy proved crucial in helping lift the Wallabies. He ended the night a perfect six from six with the boot. But he was only thrust into the starting line-up following Quade Cooper’s late scratching. Does coach Dave Rennie revert to Cooper for the second Test, or does he reward Lolesio?

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KEY STAT: 8-1. That is Eddie Jones’ England coaching record against the Wallabies. It’s still pretty good, but it is no longer flawless.

INJURIES: Tom Banks (arm), Quade Cooper (calf), Allan Ala’alatoa (head)

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