Full Time Report: England 20 Australia 28

England's Sam Burgess was placed on report by referee Henry Perenara as Australia opened their World Cup campaign with an eight-point victory in Cardiff. Burgess hit Australia's Sam Thaiday high in a 63rd minute tackle as England fell to defeat in the tournament opener. After England had dominated the first 20 minutes and opened up a 10-point

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