England 21-24 New Zealand
Date:
Venue: Twickenham Stadium, London
Referee: Nigel Owens (WRU)
Attendance: 82,223
England v New Zealand Match Reports
Despite a flying start and a late comeback, England were unable to stop New Zealand in heavy rain at Twickenham. The All Blacks recorded a 24-21 victory and extended their winning run against England to five matches. A selection of match reports is listed below:
- BBC: All Blacks edge out England at Twickenham
- Guardian: New Zealand stand firm with 14 to edge out England at Twickenham
- Independent: All Blacks reign as it pours for England
- Telegraph: Stuart Lancaster's side undone by All Blacks' formidable second-half showing
- Daily Mail: All Blacks show dominance as Stuart Lancaster's men are exposed and out-classed at Twickenham
- Sky Sports: All Blacks claim 24-21 victory over England at Twickenham
- ESPN: All Blacks' class tells at Twickenham
- Sydney Morning Herald: All Blacks escape England's clutches at Twickenham
- New Zealand Herald: All Blacks come from behind to beat England
England 21-24 New Zealand - Match Highlights
England v New Zealand Match Stats
England (14) 21
Tries: May, Penalty
Conversion: Farrell
Penalties: Farrell (3)
New Zealand (11) 24
Tries: Cruden, McCaw, Faumuina
Penalties: Cruden (2), Barrett
Man of the Match: Richie McCaw (New Zealand)
England Team Line-up
Forwards
- 1 Joe Marler
- 2 Dylan Hartley
- 3 David Wilson
- 4 Dave Attwood
- 5 Courtney Lawes
- 6 Tom Wood
- 7 Chris Robshaw (Captain)
- 8 Billy Vunipola
Backs
- 9 Danny Care
- 10 Owen Farrell
- 11 Jonny May
- 12 Kyle Eastmond
- 13 Brad Barritt
- 14 Semesa Rokoduguni
- 15 Mike Brown
Replacements
- 16 Rob Webber
- 17 Matt Mullan
- 18 Kieran Brookes
- 19 George Kruis
- 20 Ben Morgan
- 21 Ben Youngs
- 22 George Ford
- 23 Anthony Watson
New Zealand Team Line-up
Forwards
- 1 Wyatt Crockett
- 2 Dane Coles
- 3 Owen Franks
- 4 Brodie Retallick
- 5 Samuel Whitelock
- 6 Jerome Kaino
- 7 Richie McCaw (Captain)
- 8 Kieran Read
Backs
- 9 Aaron Smith
- 10 Aaron Cruden
- 11 Julian Savea
- 12 Sonny Bill Williams
- 13 Conrad Smith
- 14 Ben Smith
- 15 Israel Dagg
Replacements
- 16 Keven Mealamu
- 17 Ben Franks
- 18 Charlie Faumuina
- 19 Patrick Tuipulotu
- 20 Liam Messam
- 21 TJ Perenara
- 22 Beauden Barrett
- 23 Ryan Crotty