Richmond: Aussie rugby stars train in the drizzle ahead of England clash
By Ellie Brown - Local Democracy Reporter 12th Nov 2021
The Australian rugby team were spotted training in Richmond borough for their big Autumn Nations match against England tomorrow (13 November).
The Wallabies squad settled into The Lensbury Club, Teddington, this week after their narrow defeat 15-13 against Scotland at Murrayfield last weekend.
They'll be facing an England team fresh from a 69-3 victory over Tonga last weekend.
Coach Dave Rennie put the squad through their paces including their exciting scrum-half Nic White, who has talked about how impressed he is with England's fly-half and Harlequins player Marcus Smith.
White, who has 45 Aussie caps, said: "I played against Marcus Smith up here and he is phenomenal.
"There were a couple of questions about his defence when he was a kid but he has really come of age. When he has the ball in two hands he is dangerous."
The Wallabies have not beaten England since the 2015 Rugby World Cup, but Hooper had no fears their poor recent record against Eddie Jones' side would weigh on their minds.
Skipper Michael Hooper said: "We roll now into a six-day turnaround against the English. The record hasn't been great, but a lot of these guys haven't played up here, haven't been a part of those games, so don't feel that sort of stuff. It's a new team, it's a great challenge this week to roll into England."
The match kicks off at 5.30pm on Saturday and can be seen on Amazon TV - or watch it in person by booking a ticket HERE
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