Australia vs England rugby: Date, live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for HUGE international Test match
ENGLAND return to Test match action THIS WEEKEND when they take on Australia in the first of three HUGE encounters – and Eddie Jones’ side will be aiming to replicate their win in November.
Owen Farrell made the difference for the Red and Whites as his five penalties and two conversions guided England to a 32-15 win.
Which was the tip of the iceberg to a perfect set of Autumn international fixtures for England who won all three of their games.
However, the Wallabies will be chomping at the bit to get back on that field having not played since November 2021.
And they’ll be looking to end a torrid three-day winless having lost to three of the four British core.
What time does Australia vs England kick off?
- Australia entertain England on Saturday, July 2.
- It is scheduled to kick off at 10:55am UK time – 7:15pm local time.
- Optus Stadium in Perth is the assigned arena for this mouth-watering contest which can hold around 60,00 spectators.
- England ran out 32-15 winners when the sides last met at the Twickenham Stadium in November 2021.
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What TV channel is Australia vs England on and can I live stream it?
- Australia vs England will be broadcasted live on Sky Sports Main Event in the UK.
- Pre-match coverage will commence from 10:15am UK time – 30 minutes before kick-off.
- Subscription members of Sky Sports can stream ALL the action live via the Sky Sports website or Sky Go app.
Team news
England boss Eddie Jones has named EIGHT uncapped players in his side to face Australia which includes two apprentice names: Fraser Dingwall, Tommy Freeman, Guy Porter, Patrick Schickerling, Jack van Poortvliet, Jack Walker, Henry Arundell and Will Joseph.
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Alex Dombrandt, Joe Cokanasiga, George Ford, Sam Simmonds, Henry Slade, Manu Tuilagi, Kyle Sinckler, Anthony Watson, Louis Lynagh and George Furbank are all unavailable through injury
However, Owen Farrell and Marcus Smith will combine as forwards whilst Billy Vunipola returns to the squad.
Meanwhile, Australian head coach Dave Rennie has also dropped uncapped players in his squad.
Pone Fa’amausili, Nick Frost, Jed Holloway, Cadeyrn Neville, David Porecki and Suliasi Vunivalu will feature for the first time in an Wallabies shirt.
But Rennie has received a huge blow as Western Force lock Izack Rodda has been ruled out with an injury.
Latest odds
- Australia to win 4/7
- Draw 19/1
- England 6/4
*Odds courtesy of Betfair are correct at time of publication