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England and Australia clash minutes into crucial Second Test as Dan Cole loses shirt

Eddie Jones' Red Rose can seal series victory if they win in Melbourne after winning bad-tempered battle in Brisbane

Dan Cole had his jersey ripped from his back during the confrontation

DAN COLE lost his shirt as England and Australia clashed just minutes into the crucial Second Test.

Eddie Jones' side earned a hard-fought win in Brisbane to take a 1-0 lead and can seal the series with victory in Melbourne.

Dan Cole had his jersey ripped from his back during the confrontation
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Dan Cole had his jersey ripped from his back during the confrontationCredit: Getty Images

 

Chris Robshaw brings down Nick Phipps by his neck in dangerous tackle
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Chris Robshaw brings down Nick Phipps by his neck in dangerous tackleCredit: Reuters
Plenty of players from both sides were involved in the melee
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Plenty of players from both sides were involved in the meleeCredit: Getty Images
Cole gets involved as tempers flare in vital match for both nations
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Cole gets involved as tempers flare in vital match for both nationsCredit: Sky Sports

And tempers flared almost immediately as former Red Rose skipper Chris Robshaw hauled down Nick Phipps by his neck.

Australia captain Stephen Moore responded by throwing his shoulder into a ruck - sparking the ugly scenes.

Australia wing Rob Horne ripped prop Cole's shirt clean off his back as the officials tried to restore order.

Dylan Hartley scores the opening try as England take the lead against Aussies
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Dylan Hartley scores the opening try as England take the lead against AussiesCredit: Getty Images
England pack sealed first score after a kick to the corner earned them a line-out
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England pack sealed first score after a kick to the corner earned them a line-outCredit: Getty Images
Melbourne pitch cut up badly during the games first scrum after wet weather
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Melbourne pitch cut up badly during the games first scrum after wet weatherCredit: Getty Images

England were eventually awarded a penalty and went up the field to take a 7-0 lead thanks to Dylan Hartley crashing over from a driving line-out.

Owen Farrell added the extras and slotted over a penalty to take advantage of a sloppy start from the Wallabies.

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But the hosts fought back as a spell of intense pressure allowed Moore to cross before the break.

The Melbourne pitch also came under fire as the game's first scrum had to be moved due to the turf giving way almost immediately.

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