 He could have handed England a dispiriting defeat, but his long-range penalty on the final whistle drifted wide as the match ended 28–28.England's pack threatened to earn them a remarkable victory in the first Test but Australia held on to win in Perth despite being butchered in the scrum.Converted tries from Rocky Elsom and Quade Cooper gave the Wallabies a well-deserved 14–0 lead at half-time.