Skipper Lawes proud of England fighters

COURTNEY the fighting spirit that enabled England to withstand another Australia Lawes saluted fight back and secure a series-clinching 21-17 victory in Sydney.

- DUNCAN BECH

RUGBY UNION

Mirroring the second Test, England built a 21-10 lead through tries by Freddie Steward and Marcus Smith but then had to show resolve to weather a final-quarter assault from the Wallabies.

Lawes and Luke CowanDickie combined to claim the crucial turnover that relieved the pressure as Eddie Jones masterminded a second series victory over the team he coached from 2001 to 2005.

"It was tough. I've spoken through the whole tour about how, as a team, we want to have that feeling of playing for each other," England captain Lawes said.