England claim famous victory in Australia heartland

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England have beaten Australia 39-28 in the first Test of the three-match series in Brisbane.

Tries from Jonathan Joseph, Marland Yarde and Jack Nowell powered the tourists to a famous victory at Suncorp Stadium.

The side led by Australian coach Eddie Jones started poorly against his countrymen as tries from Michael Hooper and Israel Folau gave the hosts an early 10-0 lead.

England coach Eddie Jones enjoyed a winning return to his home nation. Credit: Reuters

But six penalties from Owen Farrell and conversions to all three of England's tries guided England to the win, despite Hooper and Tevita Kuridrani registering tries for Australia.

The victory was only the fourth time England have beaten the Wallabies in Australia.

Wales' long wait to beat New Zealand continues though after a powerful second-half performance from the hosts in Auckland ended with Warren Gatland's side being defeated 39-21.

Wales led the world champions 18-15 at half-time after a breathless opening 40 minutes, with Taulupe Faletau and Rhys Webb both scoring while Dan Biggar kicked 11 points as they threatened to pull off a shock.

But Waisake Naholo scored his second try before captain Kieran Read and Nathan Harris added to Julian Savea's early effort.