Rugby World Cup 2015: England v Australia - how the players rated

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WALLABIES

Israel Folau: Had few opportunities to excel in attack, but England did not pressurise him defensively either. 7

Adam Ashley-Cooper: Played his part in a comprehensive Australia win. Solid, rather than spectacular. 6

Tevita Kuridrani: Competent in defence and a go-to man at times for the Wallabies. Class act. 7

Man of the match: Bernard Foley of Australia.Credit: Getty Images

Matt Giteau: Put the gloss on a runaway Australia win by crossing for his team's final try during the closing minutes. 7

Rob Horne: Lasted just 11 minutes before going off nursing what appeared to be a hand injury. 5

Bernard Foley: A majestic display by the Wallabies fly-half, who amassed 28 points through two tries, four penalties and two conversions. Controlled the game. 9

Will Genia: Not quite the player he was. Still a threat, but opposition teams have worked out a way of stopping him. 6

Scott Sio: A real force in the Wallabies pack. Gets better with each game he plays. 8

Stephen Moore: The Wallabies captain has guided his team through to the quarter-finals by leading from the front. 7

Sekope Kepu: Encountered few problems from opposite number Joe Marler. A comfortable evening. 7

Kane Douglas: Helped ensure that Australia's lineout had a relatively trouble-free evening. Solid and dependable. 7

Ron Simmons: Matched Douglas' work-rate throughout. Never stopped tackling and contesting. 7

Scott Fardy: The unsung element of Australia's back-row, he got to grips with England's back-row from an early stage. 7

Michael Hooper: As expected, he dominated the breakdown area. England, without a specialist seven, did not come close to him. 8

David Pocock: Matched Hooper around the field and at contact time. What a bonus it is for Wallabies coach Michael Cheika to field them in the same back-row. 8

Replacements

Kurtley Beale: Replaced Horne early on and caused England no end of trouble. 7

James Slipper: Replaced Sio midway through the second-half. 7

Greg Holmes: Took over from Kepu as Australia powered to victory. 7

Nick Phipps: Replaced Genia with 15 minutes left. 6

Tatafu Polota-Nau: Had a 15-minute run instead of skipper Moore. 6

Matt Toomua: Replaced Folau after 65 minutes. 7

Dean Mumm: Took over from Simmons as England floundered. 6

Ben McCalman: Went on for Fardy as the clock ticked down. 6

ENGLAND

Mike Brown: Not one of his better nights for England. Turned over more than once and made several errors. 5

Anthony Watson: England's most lethal finisher scored a fine try and must be given more of the ball, otherwise his talent is wasted. 7

Jonathan Joseph: Rushed back from injury and looked a threat early on. Tried so hard, but wilted as England lost their way. 7

Brad Barritt: Offered nothing in attack, making few yards as a carrier, and it was Australia's backs who rank amok. 4

Jonny May: Another who tried and tried, before retiring through injury at half-time. Just could not get away this time. 6

Owen Farrell: Offered nothing in attack and although he kicked his goals, late sin-binning for a dangerous tackle cost his team dear. 5

Ben Youngs: Kicked good attacking ball out of play early on as his roller-coaster recent outings for England hit a dip. 5

Joe Marler: A player who is at an international crossroads. Can England win silverware with him at loosehead? 5

Tom Youngs: An outstanding, bruising display of relentless belligerence until he trooped off exhausted. 8

Dan Cole: Overall the scrum finished all-square, Cole doing his bit, but this was not a night to remember. 5

Joe Launchbury: Named man of the match and while Bernard Foley deserved that acclaim, Launchbury was outstanding. 8

Geoff Parling: Solid and industrious. The lineout functioned well under his watch, but there were few highlights. 6

Tom Wood: Offered very little in any department, although broke free on a couple of occasions. 5

Chris Robshaw: England were smashed at the breakdown, but there is no point blaming Robshaw, who is not a genuine openside. 5

Ben Morgan: The pick of England's back row, but opposite number David Pocock was far superior. 6

Replacements

Rob Webber Offered little when he came on. 5

Mako Vunipola: Added some energy when he came on. 6

Kieran Brookes: Little chance to shine. 5

George Kruis: Would not have known he was playing. 5

Nick Easter: Tried his best. 5

Richard Wigglesworth: Did little to impress. 5

George Ford: Why was he not on from the start? 6

Sam Burgess: Late high tackle summed up his night. 5

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