 Four months on from a disastrous World Cup campaign on home soil, England established an early lead through George Kruis' converted try, but were then pegged back by the boot of Greig Laidlaw to make it 7–6 at half-time.But after the hosts failed to capitalise on several promising openings, English strength from the bench helped establish a grip on what had been a messy affair.Jack Nowell finished off a well-worked try and Owen Farrell landed his second penalty, and with their forwards increasingly in control, England closed the game out in comfort.