England's Nowell driven to prove point against Australia

Nowell, who was largely used on the left wing during England's Six Nations grand slam triumph this year, scored a try after coming on as a replacement in his team's 39-28 win over Australia in the first test in Brisbane last week.

England's Nowell driven to prove point against Australia

(Reuters)





"There was a bit of frustration, but more excitement to try and get myself involved," the 23-year-old, who replaced Marland Yarde for the second test, told reporters in Australia.

"It was one of those silent things where I knew I had to go away and work on the things that he (Jones) said to do.

"Eddie saying I wasn't sharp enough definitely gave me a bit of a kick up the backside to get my head down a bit more, work harder and try and get the shirt back."

Jones has also restored George Ford to the starting flyhalf role at the expense of inside centre Luther Burrell, who makes way for Owen Farrell's move out from 10 to 12.

England, who have won three of their last four meetings with Australia, conclude their three-test tour in Sydney on June 25.





(Reporting by Ian Rodricks in Bengaluru; Editing by John O'Brien)


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