Jamie George has urged his England team to embrace bravery and take the fight to Australia as they look to bounce back from a disappointing start to their autumn campaign. The captain emphasized the importance of playing with courage and not retreating into a defensive mindset. England aims to secure their 11th victory in 12 encounters against the Wallabies, who currently sit ninth in the world rankings. However, Steve Borthwick's squad has faced challenges recently, losing four of their last five matches, including a third consecutive defeat to the All Blacks last weekend. George's rallying cry is for the team to seize the opportunity and play aggressively against their struggling opponents.

New Zealand captain Scott Barrett has issued a warning to England, stating that Joe Marler's recent comments about the haka have "loaded the gun" ahead of their autumn international match at Twickenham on Saturday. Marler sparked controversy by labeling the haka as "ridiculous" and suggesting it should be "binned" in a social media post earlier this week. However, he later retracted his statement and apologized for his "shithouse" remarks. In response, England's captain Jamie George distanced himself from Marler's opinions, expressing his admiration for the All Blacks' traditional war dance. He also mentioned that the England team is contemplating a respectful way to address the situation. As the teams prepare for the clash, Barrett emphasized the unifying power of tradition, highlighting the significance of the haka in New Zealand rugby culture.