The Three Key Clashes For England Ahead Of The First Australia Test

England will look to continue their recent dominance in this fixture with an opening win in the first of three Tests in Australia in on Saturday, 2 July. 
A streak dating back to the 2015 , ' side are unbeaten in eight meetings against one of their greatest rivals, and a ninth victory could lend Jones' men some much needed confidence following a disappointing . 
But despite their recent ascendancy in this particular match-up, the visitors will need to come out on top in a number of key battles over the course of the match to have any chance of making it nine wins in nine. 
Owen Farrell will be embroiled in a key clash for England's series opener against Australia 
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Samu Kerevi v Owen Farrell

This Australia series is a great opportunity for Farrell to prove he can play well at 12 at Test level.

Kerevi is one of the world's best at inside centre and a fearsome prospect. 
It's imperative England find out in these three matches if they can go to the next World Cup with Farrell at 12.
Keeping opposite number Samu Kerevi out of the game could influence Farrell's future at No 12
  Quade Cooper v Marcus Smith
Rugby should be nothing to do with age.

It doesn't matter if you're 34 or 23, you should be on the field if you're the best player in your position. 
Cooper is the best 10 in Australia and both he and Smith are great players. Cooper has got more talent outside him. 
This is Smith's chance to nail down the England fly-half position.
Marcus Smith (has a chance to prove that age is less important than talent at No 10
  Michael Hooper v Tom Curry
Hooper is not only Australia's captain, https://pinfaves.com/kim-hooper-houston-garden-center-weight-loss/ but their talisman, too.

If he is playing well and you see him prominent over the ball, things are generally going well for the Wallabies. 
If you don't see much of him in Perth, England will win the game. Hooper reminds me of Neil Back - he's a tremendous player. 
Curry is world class, too, but Hooper will be a big challenge for him.

Jonny Hill will have a tough task keeping Australia's talismanic captain Michael Hooper quiet
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