England vs Australia Preview & Prediction | 2025 Rugby League Ashes Series | Game 2

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Following Australia’s victory in game one, the series moves up north to Liverpool with Shaun Wane set to make changes in an attempt to even things up.

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How to watch on TV/online: UK – BBC One, BBC iPlayer & the BBC Sport website / USA – Not televised / Australia – Foxtel & Kayo

England Squad

Australia Squad

England vs Australia prediction

Australia’s quality told at Wembley Stadium as they took the opening Ashes test by a score of 6-26. The Australian defence proved its steel and England just could not break through them, scoring just one try in the 76th minute with the contest effectively over. Shaun Wane is set to select the likes of Kallum Watkins and AJ Brimson in an attempt to spark a turnaround in the second Test, whilst Australia are weakened by the loss of captain Isaah Yeo through concussion.

But Australia remain a superior outfit and complacency certainly won’t be afforded by them. Nathan Cleary remains as deadly as ever, whilst NRL champion full-back Reece Walsh couldn’t be stopped last time out and is likely to prove just as destructive on this occasion. Whilst there is a chance we could see a closer match this time around, the tourists are still expected come out on top.

England vs Australia tip: Australia to win with -16.5 handicap