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Australia v England - key battles
(clockwise) Jonathan Thurston, Darren Lockyer, Rob Burrow and Leon Pryce

HALF-BACKS: Australia duo Johnathan Thurston and captain Darren Lockyer controlled the game in their team's opening 30-6 win over New Zealand.

Lockyer is deadly on the last tackle, with his genius creating astonishing tries from impossible positions on so many occasions.

Scrum-half Rob Burrow is key for England, who desperately need his knack of breaking down tight defences to come to the fore.

Likewise for stand-off Leon Pryce, who had a quiet game in the 32-22 victory over PNG. But he has a great step and awesome attacking skills that could prove crucial.



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