The Australian national rugby union team, the Wallabies, arrive in London this weekend to face England in a high-stakes Test match at Twickenham, with memories of last year’s dramatic 42-37 victory fresh in mind.

The win, secured in the 83rd minute by a try from Max Jorgensen, ended Australia’s lengthy drought at the home of English rugby and injected renewed belief into the squad.

That triumph arrived after a game of tumultuous swings: England had raced to a 15-3 lead inside the first half-hour, Australia clawed back to 18-20 at the break, England again moved ahead to 30-28, only for Australia to snatch the lead as time ticked down and then close it out with Jorgensen’s late surge.

The manner of the victory has shaped expectations for the upcoming encounter.

Head coach Joe Schmidt has publicly reminded his squad that England remains a formidable opponent.

England’s coach Steve Borthwick, for his part, has sounded a warning to his own players, emphasising that Australia “are one of the form teams in the world” and that complacency would be fatal.

Despite the confidence born of past success, Australia arrive into the clash carrying fresh concerns.

They beat Japan 19-15 in Tokyo earlier this series, but sustained injuries to key forwards Josh Canham (confirmed out) and Lukhan Salakaia-Loto (doubtful) mean the Wallabies are now short in the second-row and are reportedly exploring reinforcements ahead of the England match.

In the backs, they remain in search of a settled fly-half to unlock the full potential of Joseph Suaalii, whose wing-back brilliance on debut has yet to be replicated consistently in his subsequent outings.

With both Gabriel Lolesio and Ben Donaldson unavailable, Tane Edmed, a rookie with five caps, is expected to start at number ten against England’s seasoned 102-cap fly-half George Ford.

Moreover, Australia will face this Test outside the standard international release window, meaning several of their European-based players — including Len Ikitau, Tom Hooper and Will Skelton — are unavailable.

England, meanwhile, benefit from full club release under the “professional game agreement” with their domestic leagues.

The setting is electric.

Twickenham’s turf has been the theatre of anger, rivalry and resurgence between these two rugby nations, and this weekend the scent of rekindled Anglo-Australian competition is unmistakable.

For Australia, it is an opportunity not only to defend a landmark victory but to signal sustained recovery on the world stage.

For England it is a chance to respond to last year’s late heartbreak and reassert their status on home soil.

With nothing less than pride — and momentum ahead of future global events — at stake, both sides will treat this as far more than just a match.

The Wallabies may be lighter on depth, but their belief is high.

England may be full-strength, but the memory of that 83rd-minute blow still echoes.

Expect a battle anchored in intensity, legacy and resurgence.