LIVE: England have struck for a 12-7 lead over the Wallaroos after 33 minutes in Brighton.
The Australians need either a win or a losing bonus point against the world number one-ranked team to secure their spot in the knockout stages.
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If not, they must manage the points difference gap with the USA, which sits at 75 points.
Skipper Siokapesi Palu returns from injury, a big boost for the team as they face the all-powerful Red Roses at home.
The hosts have not lost since the 2022 Rugby World Cup Final and victory would equal their record of 29 straight Test wins.
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12-7 England: The English have marched straight back up the field and saluted.
Abbie Ward is the one to get it down as the forwards' back up Abby Dow's break to give England the lead.
A forced change as Lydia Kavoa goes down with injury, replaced by Faliki Pohiva as she is taken by cart from the field.
7-5 Wallaroos: The Wallaroos keep taking it to the English with their kicking game.
This time, it's Samantha Wood who spies the space and nails the 50-22 to set the platform to attack.
England once again force the mistake and clear their line.
7-5 Wallaroos: The Australian defence has been unreal as they force another mistake.
There seems to be a real strategy to put pressure on Ellie Kildunne, and it's working; the superstar is involved in another mistake.
An early change for England as star prop Hannah Botterman limps from the field.
7-5 Wallaroos: England punish the Wallaroos for a loose pass in-behind and they strike.
The hosts force the penalty as the Aussies scramble, leading to a five-metre maul that proves unstoppable to Amy Cokayne
Or is it? The TMO blows this up for the referee to have a look and rightly so - Cokayne drops the ball.
They had advantage and will go again for it, only for the throw to come undone thanks to Michaela Leonard and the Aussies scramble.
7-5 Wallaroos: Trouble for the Wallaroos as hooker Adiana Talakai goes down with an apparent neck complaint.
Talakai was struggling earlier with the knock and eventually resumed but the play stops to treat her as the Wallaroos enter the 22.
She'll play on for now, with Australia pushing the pace with a grubber in-behind that is cleaned up unbelievable well by Natasha Hunt and Kildunne.
7-5 Wallaroos: The Wallaroos are seriously tacking it to the English.
They keep the ball in close and barge it to the line, with Eva Karpani held up over the line.
7-5 Wallaroos: The English are looking sharp on attack but can't make the final pass stick.
A loose ball allows the Aussies to press up and force the mistake in midfield.
They win the penalty for offside and push the ball inside the 22.
7-5 Wallaroos: England hit back straight away, and their winger and milestone woman Jess Breach.
Breach latches onto a looping pass from Zoe Harrison that puts the flyer into space, going over untouched in her 50th.
7-0 Wallaroos: Great start from the visitors as Adiana Talakai dives over for the opener.
The Aussie forward pack is here to play, winning the scrum penalty and going for the lineout, with Talakai piloting it home.
A beauty from Faitala Moleka sets up an early chance for the Aussies.
Moleka catches the English out in behind and forces Ellie Kildunne to put a foot in touch defending the 50-22.
Unfortunately, the lineout goes astray, but they'll get another chance on the other side of the field inside the 22.
Tries: Breach, Ward
Cons: Harrison 1/2
Tries: Talakai
Cons: Wood 1/1
A booming anthem from the English as the Brighton & Hove Stadium is filled to the rafters.
The English will kick off, wearing their darker kits.
A famous fan in the stands as Kate Middleton takes her seat for the match.
The Duchess of Cambridge is the Patron of England Rugby Union
There's a nice pocket of Australian fans but they are few and far between.
The white jerseys are everywhere and there's a big cheer for the Red Roses as they are red out - especially Ellie Kildunne.
Both teams go up the race into the dressing sheds and the English rise to their feet.
Both sides will go into the game with unchanged 23s for the contest.
The Wallaroos are slowly walking out onto the field and are met with a growing crowd.
If the lines for the train are anything to go by, this is going to be a bumper crowd!
It’s circling around the stadium as a sea of English fans try and get to the ground.
Walking around the city, there are England jerseys and red cowboy hats everywhere
75 points is the golden number for the Wallaroos as the USA defeat Samoa 60-0 in York.
It's a mark the Wallaroos will be confident they can hold England to, having only lost their last two by a margin of 35 points.
The USA were never in doubt but will rue some costly misses that could've brought this total down into the 60s
Welcome to Rugby.com.au's coverage of the Wallaroos match with England in Brighton.
It's a massive day for the Australians, with the USA currently running up a score against Samoa, up 39-0 at the time of writing.
When that game is done, we'll know what they have to do to make the knockout stages.
ENGLAND (1-15): Hannah Botterman, Amy Cokayne, Maud Muir, Rosie Galligan, Abbie Ward, Morwenna Talling, Sadia Kabeya, Alex Matthews (c), Natasha Hunt, Zoe Harrison, Jess Breach, Tatyana Heard, Megan Jones, Abby Dow, Ellie Kildunne
Replacements: Lark Atkin-Davies, Kelsey Clifford, Sarah Benn, Lilli Ives Campion, Maddie Feaunati, Lucy Packer, Holly Aitchison, Helena Rowland
AUSTRALIA (1-15): Lydia Kavoa, Adiana Talakai, Eva Karpani, Kaitlan Leaney, Michaela Leonard, Piper Duck, Ashley Marsters, Siokapesi Palu (c), Samantha Wood, Faitala Moleka, Desiree Miller, Trilleen Pomare, Georgina Friedrichs, Maya Stewart, Caitlyn Halse
Replacements: Tania Naden, Faliki Pohiva, Bridie O'Gorman, Annabelle Codey, Emily Chancellor, Tabua Tuinakauvadra, Tia Hinds, Cecilia Smith
Referee: Aurélie Groizeleau (FFR)
Assistant Referees: Precious Pazani (ZIM) & Amelia Luciano (USAR)
TMO: Quinton Immelman (SARU)
FPRO: Matteo Liperini (FIR)
The Wallaroos' clash with England will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport and the Nine Network.
Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 1:30 am (AEST) with kickoff expected at 2:00 am.
The game will also be shown on free-to-air television on Channel Nine, with coverage also beginning at 1:30 am.
