During the 2008 Six Nations, he was named man of the match in England's 24–13 success over France. In their following campaign, Easter started in all five of England's matches. During England's tour to Australia in 2010, he was named man of the match in their second test victory, 21–20 over Australia, helping secure England's first win over "The Wallabies" since their World Cup success on Australian soil in 2003. Later that year, he captained his country during the autumn internationals, where they defeated Samoa 26–13.