True, in Billy Slater, Darren Lockyer and Cameron Smith they have three players with a good chance of being picked in the best ever Aussie line-up of all-time.

BBC: England await stern Melbourne examination

Slater, just as he was heading towards the deadball line, leapt into the air and tapped Darren Lockyer's kick back towards Smith, who scored underneath the posts.

BBC: England 16-46 Australia

Cameron Smith added a sixth before captain Darren Lockyer scored a national record 34th try, and Tonga's second score rounded off the win.

BBC: Australia 42-0 Papua New Guinea