TNT Sports has released a fresh angle of the scuffle that broke out late in England\u2019s autumn Test against Australia, putting Ellis Genge at the centre of attention.<\/p>\n
Join RUCK\u2019s Instagram broadcast channel <\/a>and get the latest rugby news straight to your phone.<\/p>\n The clash began when Genge\u2019s shoulder made contact with Wallabies prop Allan Alaalatoa, igniting a fracas that drew in nearly all 30 players on the pitch. <\/p>\n Shortly after, England\u2019s Henry Pollock received a yellow card for an infringement near the line in the penultimate passage of play.<\/p>\n The match itself was defined by the pace and power of England\u2019s back-row duo, Ben Earl and Henry Pollock. <\/p>\n Their tries helped the home side edge Australia, with the bench ultimately swinging an otherwise messy opening autumn Test in England\u2019s favour.<\/p>\n Fans were quick to react to the footage online, praising Genge\u2019s unflinching approach:<\/p>\n \u201cLove him\u2026. Lead the way EG!!\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAs Austin said on coms\u2026 \u2018let them fight\u2019 \ud83d\udc4f\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cCan\u2019t take the Bristolian out of the boy \ud83d\udcaa\ud83d\udcaa\ud83d\udcaa\ud83d\udcaa\u201d<\/p>\n \u201c\u2018I\u2019ll take you all on\u2019 \u2013 legend\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cTeams are always better when they have a lad like Genge.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cBaby Rhino \ud83e\udd8f taking them all on !!! Yes @ellisgenge \ud83d\ude0d\u201d<\/p>\n The incident has sparked conversation about the intensity and physicality of international rugby, with supporters celebrating Genge\u2019s readiness to stand his ground. One fan summed it up neatly:\u00a0\u201cKeeping it real and standing his ground. It\u2019s rugby, not football. One of the best in the world.\u201d<\/p>\n Regardless of the scuffle, the match ended with England coming out on top, demonstrating that sometimes it\u2019s the fearless players like Genge who set the tone for a team.<\/p>\n EDITOR\u2019S PICKS:<\/p>\n Three England players Steve Borthwick should drop \u2013 and who should replace them<\/p>\n ngland have now won\u00a0eight consecutive Tests, a run stretching back to their opening Six Nations defeat in Ireland.<\/p>\n With Pollock seemingly destined to start, RUCK looks at three changes Steve Borthwick could make.<\/p>\n #1 Sam Underhill \u2192\u00a0Replacement: Henry Pollock<\/p>\n A defensive workhorse whose energy and grit are unquestionable, Underhill\u2019s eagerness cost England at a key moment, allowing Rob Valetini through a gap. While he redeemed himself with a crucial turnover, the emergence of Henry Pollock \u2013 who combines pace, power, and scoring threat \u2013 makes Underhill the natural candidate to make way.<\/p>\n Planet Rugby 6\/10:<\/a> \u201cDidn\u2019t put a foot wrong in a gritty effort. Just rolled up his sleeves and went looking for work.\u201d<\/p>\n Mail Online 6.5\/10:<\/a> \u201cWon England the penalty from which Ford gave them the lead with trademark breakdown work and nice link play to Ben Earl who scored. Bloodied from battle.\u201d<\/p>\n Rugby Pass <\/a>7\/10: Telegraph 6\/10<\/a>: \u201cLeft bloodied but exacted his revenge with some crunching hits. However, the balance of the back row never felt quite right.\u201d<\/p>\n Replacement \u2013 Henry Pollock<\/p>\n Rugby Pass 8.5\/10: Guardian: RUCK<\/a>: CONTINUES ON PAGE TWO<\/a><\/p>\n Like this:<\/p>\n Like Loading…<\/p>\n
\u201cOn Roebuck\u2019s shoulder to put Earl in for the opening try of the match. Defensively resolute as ever, but his eagerness did result in letting\u00a0Rob Valetini\u00a0coast through a gap at one stage. He made amends a few phases later with a penalty won in his own 22, clasping onto the ball despite an Australian\u2019s attempt to clear him out.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWho else to score England\u2019s second try? Pollock loves the big stage, and he came up with the goods when England were in a bit of a rut in the second half. Produced some strong carries in his second England appearance, showing he is a handy option at No.8, and even added a penalty over the ball in Australia\u2019s 22. Made a strong case to start, although he was yellow-carded at the death.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cPollock, still only 20, looks destined to score plenty more tries on this famous old stretch of grass and clearly relishes the big occasion.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cBack in England colours with bright blonde hair and big impact. Scored his third Test try after recovering from a tap tackle and dotting down with style. Energetic and effective in defence too.\u201d<\/p>\n