LONDON — In a thrilling conclusion at Twickenham, Max Jorgensen clinched a dramatic 42-37 victory for Australia against England with a try scored in the fourth minute of stoppage time. This match showcased not only the intense rivalry between the two nations but also the notable debut of Joseph Sua’ali’i, who made the transition from rugby league to union.

With just a minute left on the clock, Maro Itoje appeared to secure what would have been England’s 11th win in their last 12 confrontations with Australia by scoring a try at the 79th minute, which was converted successfully. However, a crucial mistake occurred right after the restart when Itoje knocked the ball on, granting the Wallabies a golden opportunity to attack as time was ticking down.

After a series of seven phases, Jorgensen received an offload from Len Ikitau and sprinted 40 meters to score in the left corner, sealing a remarkable victory for Australia. This win marks the beginning of their long-awaited Grand Slam tour of Britain and Ireland after an eight-year hiatus.

Remarkably, England recorded their highest ever point total in a losing effort at Twickenham, adding to the disappointment of having lost to New Zealand by a narrow margin of 24-22 just a week prior.

The match was characterized by fast-paced, spectacular rugby, with both teams managing to score five tries each. One of the standout moments was Sua’ali’i’s performance, as the 21-year-old impressed with his first professional rugby union game. He executed a skillful offload that led to one of the tries, demonstrating the athleticism and talent that led Australia’s coach, Joe Schmidt, to integrate him into the team right away.

This victory signifies Australia’s first success at Twickenham since they triumphed at the Rugby World Cup in 2015, marking a significant moment for the team and their supporters.