New Zealand v England LIVE rugby: Result as Borthwick's side ...
England were attempting to beat the All Blacks at Eden Park for the first time in 30 years
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New Zealand host England hoping to extend their long winning run at Eden Park and secure series victory.
The All Blacks showed serious guts and grit to pip the tourists in the first Test in Dunedin, holding on by a point as both sides produced excellent defensive performances.
The hosts now return to their Auckland fortress, where they have not been beaten since 1994, to try and sweep the series. Scott Robertson makes just a single change to his side as the new All Blacks coach looks to build continuity and cohesion.
Steve Borthwick, meanwhile, suffered a major injury blow on match eve with George Furbank ruled out. The full-back has been an integral part of England’s evolution in attack and defence, though Freddie Steward’s aerial acumen may be valuable if the contest is again nip and tuck.
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“I’m hugely proud of the boys for winning the arm-wrestle to finish off a good performance. Test matches certainly challenge your character and we had to dig deep there. Well done to England - they’ve had two strong Tests against us.
“I think it is adapting in game. What works at the start of the game probably doesn’t later in the game, and I thought we adapted well to get our noses in front. You are never comfortable in this environment, so we are looking to build on the last two performances. We’re excited to go to San Diego to play Fiji.”
Harry Latham-Coyle13 July 2024 10:11
“It has been a long season for us dating back to the start of the World Cup, and I think we are a significantly better team than when we started. We’ll welcome them back to Twickenham in November and we’re already looking forward to that. I don’t think there is a ceiling on this [England] team. You look at the age demographic, there are guys who are desperate to learn and it’s a huge pleasure to be a part of.
“I love New Zealand. It’s an incredible country to come and tour, I’m used to drama at Eden Park. Huge congratulations to the All Blacks, they are a great team.”
Harry Latham-Coyle13 July 2024 10:09
“We were not as accurate as we wanted to be,” the lock tells Sky Sports. “We gave away a few too many penalties to give them easy points and easy territory. When you are playing against a good team, you can’t really do that.
“I just think we weren’t accurate so we gave their backfield opportunity to run it back to us. Beauden Barrett and the rest are good players, so you don’t want to give them opportunities. We live, and we learn.
“It’s tough. I think we’ve showed some improvements with the way we’ve played the game, but it wasn’t our day. We are at the start of our journey, we are only going to get better from these experiences.”
Harry Latham-Coyle13 July 2024 10:05
Agonising again for England, but the All Blacks simply do not lose at Eden Park! It took the hosts an hour to come properly to the party, New Zealand reliant once more on the impact of their bench to tilt the contest their way. But what impact the replacements made, Beauden Barrett sensational as the hosts’ closer to secure a 2-0 series victory.
Harry Latham-Coyle13 July 2024 10:02
Harry Latham-Coyle13 July 2024 09:59
It will be New Zealand’s penalty! A clear obstruction from Ollie Lawrence as he shears away from the stalled maul to re-generate momentum with Jamie George in his boot. George pleads his case but the footage is clear - that will be that. The All Blacks’ 30-year winning run at Eden Park goes on!
Harry Latham-Coyle13 July 2024 09:58
Jamie George picks his target, Maro Itoje taking safely. England try to maul, but New Zealand’s defensive shove is well built.
Or is it! In pour the England backs to edge it closer....but there are All Blacks bodies beneath the ball as George comes to floor!
Is that the end? Perhaps not! Nic Berry wants to check the actions of the New Zealand players to see if it was collapsed, calling in TMO Brett Cronan, who has had nothing to do for 80 minutes but may now decide the outcome...
Harry Latham-Coyle13 July 2024 09:56
Stolen by Asafo Aumua! Brilliant jackalling from the replacement hooker two metres from his own line as he wins a vital turnover!
Beauden Barrett boots to touch but Marcus Smith tosses it quickly to himself. England explore left then right, with a penalty coming if they need it. They will, Ben Earl knocking on. A minute to play - this is it.
Harry Latham-Coyle13 July 2024 09:54
Ollie Sleightholme scorches a trail! Sevu Reece is burned by the replacement England wing, making a very quick All Black appear as if he’s trudging through sludge.
England are awarded a penalty in the All Blacks 22 for a tackle off the ball from Scott Barrett. To the corner in search of the score the tourists need...
Harry Latham-Coyle13 July 2024 09:53
Off England go in search of a try to square it, but Henry Slade’s kick isn’t quite right, Damian McKenzie scuttling across to cover and booting for touch. Anywhere will do, but that’s a good’un from the fly half, out beyond halfway, from where the visitors will launch again.
Harry Latham-Coyle13 July 2024 09:51
