July internationals: Five talking points ahead of Australia v England as Eddie Jones aims to continue winning streak

Here are five talking points ahead of what should to be an entertaining showdown.

In one of the biggest call of his seven-year reign as England coach, Eddie Jones has opted for Courtney Lawes over Owen Farrell for the captaincy. Lawes is the incumbent from the Six Nations, but it was assumed that Farrell would resume leadership duties after making a full recovery from injury. Jones feels Farrell must concentrate on his own play after several months on the sidelines with ankle injuries, but equally the bellicose Saracens stalwart has not always been a snug fit for the position. With Farrell used to be being in control for Sarries and England, the change will have an impact on the team’s dynamics and his relationship with Lawes.

England lock Jonny Hill described him as a “rugby rockstar” and 19-year-old Henry Arundell has been named as a replacement for the first Test. Initially taken on tour as an ‘apprentice player’, the youngster scored a dynamic 90-metre try on the practice field in Perth that thrilled onlookers and team-mates alike. It convinced Jones to name him as a replacement for the series opener in Perth as he continues to shine in his maiden professional season. Arundell is the most exciting outside back England have produced for several years and has the ability to ignite interest in the series.

Experienced warriors who still have big dreams have a new hero in Cadeyrn Neville. The veteran second-row is se to make his Test debut a decade after being called up to wider Wallabies squad for the first time. The 33-year-old was a crucial part of the Brumbies’ success in Super Rugby Pacific this season, Neville’s set-piece brilliance and high work rate around the field made him hard to ignore. The latter strength is