England and New Zealand kick off the Autumn Nations Collection with a marquee conflict on the renamed Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.
Steve Borthwick’s facet have been crushed narrowly in each Checks on their July tour, and will probably be out for revenge in opposition to an All Blacks facet nonetheless adjusting to life below head coach Scott Robertson. A storied rivalry has been given additional edge this week by clumsy feedback from England prop Joe Marler, who recommended the standard pre-match haka wanted “binning” on social media. Marler, who left camp on Monday for unrelated private causes, has since apologised after vital criticism.
The haka chat has dominated the build-up to a vital conflict for each side. England have taken big strides this yr however have endured current teaching upheaval, whereas Borthwick has emphasised the necessity to end video games strongly after dropping three of their final 4 fixtures by wonderful margins.
The guests, in the meantime, disillusioned within the Rugby Championship as South Africa additional confirmed how the stability of rugby energy could also be shifting, and can wish to re-establish themselves as one of many world’s high sides within the subsequent few weeks.
Comply with all the most recent from the Autumn Nations Collection opener in our reside weblog beneath:
TRY! England 19-14 New Zealand (Manny Feyi-Waboso, 45 minutes)
A breakaway check out of nothing for England!
Ratima’s go is blocked and Marcus Smith picks up the ball in his personal half and streaks away. He’s not obtained the tempo to go all the best way however doesn’t panic when he’s caught on the 22, flipping the ball to the supporting Furbank, who feed Manny Feyi-Waboso to glide over the road. A sucker punch for the All Blacks!
Smith provides the conversion and England lead for the primary time since 3-0
Luke Baker2 November 2024 16:22
England 12-14 New Zealand, 43 minutes
A change for New Zealand within the second row as Patrick Tuipulotu comes on for Tupou Vaa’i. Replacements may resolve this match.
We footle about with a scrum for a short time and a few resets (what else is new…) earlier than NZ finally maintain agency and run from their very own half. Nice deal with by Freeman on Jordan and the All Blacks instantly again into their very own 22 and Barrett boots to the touch.
England have made good territory although.
Luke Baker2 November 2024 16:20
England 12-14 New Zealand, 42 minutes
Extra from Harry Latham-Coyle on the bottom
England have loaded up with six forwards on the bench – when will Steve Borthwick use them? Whereas that unit will convey contemporary vitality, you worry that there is perhaps a major high quality drop-off within the again 5 of the pack with the best way that Ben Earl, Chandler-Cunningham South and co. are taking part in.
Luke Baker2 November 2024 16:18
KICK-OFF! England 12-14 New Zealand
Again underway at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham. A giant 40 minutes arising.
Luke Baker2 November 2024 16:17
WATCH! England 12-14 New Zealand – first-half highlights
Listed below are among the greatest bits from the primary half.
Luke Baker2 November 2024 16:06
HALF-TIME! England 12-14 New Zealand
A compelling first half with tries from Mark Tele’a and Will Jordan for the All Blacks however the boot of Marcus Smith has stored England in contact. They’ll want to point out extra in assault to win this Check match although, you’re feeling.
Luke Baker2 November 2024 16:02
England 12-14 New Zealand, 40 minutes
A final probability for England earlier than half-time as Clarke blocks a kick forward into contact. Lineout close to midway for the hosts…
Martin claims it within the air and England win a penalty from the maul. Slade boots the ball simply outdoors the 22, one other lineout and this one is scrappy however Feyi-Waboso claims the free ball and takes it as much as the 22.
Smith drops into the pocket, goes for the drop purpose but it surely’s an unsightly try, properly quick. And that’s half-time.
Luke Baker2 November 2024 16:01
England 12-14 New Zealand, 39 minutes
Our man on the bottom, Harry Latham-Coyle, has been impressed by Wallace Sititi
Wallace Sititi is kind of one thing to look at within the flesh. Rangy and stuffed with free spirit, he strikes quite a bit like a chopping basketball small ahead, subtly altering route as he surges into the paint. He ought to, actually, have held on to that ball there and allowed his teammate to useful resource the ruck and go once more – however that was a glimpse of his critical expertise.
Luke Baker2 November 2024 15:58
England 12-14 New Zealand, 38 minutes
Oh wow! That may very well be a key second. England nearly break as Earl hacks forward from a free ball however Barrett will get a foot to it and it bounces up for Wallace Sititi.
From there, it’s unbelievable by the All Blacks flanker as he slides by way of a spot after which exhibits sensible footwork to bounce round George Martin and barrel into the England half. He throws a protracted go to Vaa’i and if it goes handy, then it’s a run-in but it surely’s an inch too far in entrance of the lock and bounces off his hand to hit the deck.
An enormous let-off for England! Credit score to Feyi-Waboso who threw himself at Sititi and possibly put him off as he was throwing the go.
Luke Baker2 November 2024 15:57
PENALTY! England 12-14 New Zealand (Marcus Smith, 36 minutes)
And now a penalty from the scrum for England! Their second of the day and it’s extra fist pumps. The scrum struggled in New Zealand in the summertime, so that is a powerful turnaround.
Lifeless central, so Marcus Smith goes for the posts even from lengthy vary. No mistake! The ball sails by way of and the boot of Smith is protecting England in contact.
Luke Baker2 November 2024 15:53
