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RUGBY UN - ENGLAND vs AUSTRALIA HIGHLIGHTS 07/10/09

England slumped to an 18-9 defeat in their autumn opener against Australia at Twickenham despite the best efforts of Jonny Wilkinson. Wilkinson, playing his first Test since March last year, kicked two penalties and a drop-goal and was at his ferocious best in defence. But Martin Johnson's side lacked imagination and were undone by tries from Will Genia and Adam Ashley-Cooper and eight points from the boot of Matt Giteau, with Australia showing far greater purpose in attack. Wilkinson was immediately back into the groove, slotting England into a third-minute lead with a drop-goal after a well-executed line-out move. Two powerful runs from Dan Hipkiss kept England on the front foot, before Wallaby winger Peter Hynes was penalised for a dangerous tackle on Ugo Monye - and Wilkinson adopted his familiar pose to drill the penalty.

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