England 25-25 New Zealand
Date:
Venue: Twickenham Stadium, London
Referee: Mathieu Raynal (France)
Attendance: 81,367
England v New Zealand Match Reports
England produced a grandstand finish to come from behind and earn a 25-25 draw with the All Blacks at Twickenham. New Zealand raced into an early lead with tries from Dalton Papali'i and Codie Taylor inside the first 10 minutes. England eventually built some momentum, but could only claim three points from a first half that ended 17-3 in the visitors' favour. Having had a try disallowed in the first-half, Rieko Ioane raced down the touchline to score in the 50th minute. Beauden Barrett scored a drop-goal to extend the All Black's lead to 19-points as the game entered the final 10 minutes. In a remarkable finish, England scored three tries – including two from Will Stuart and one from Freddie Steward – to close the gap and tie the contest. A selection of match reports is listed below:
- Autumn Internationals: England produce thrilling comeback to secure draw with New Zealand
- BBC: Stunning England fightback earns draw against All Blacks
- Guardian: Will Stuart stuns New Zealand to rescue remarkable draw for England
- Daily Mail: Eddie Jones' side mount an incredible comeback as Will Stuart and Freddie Steward inspire the home side to a draw from the jaws of defeat at Twickenham
- Sky Sports: England pull off late comeback to draw with All Blacks at Twickenham
- ESPN: England stage late comeback to earn battling draw against New Zealand
- New Zealand Herald: England mount stunning comeback to tie All Blacks at Twickenham
- England Rugby: England draw with All Blacks
England v New Zealand - Match Highlights
England v New Zealand - Match Stats
England (3) 25
Try: Stuart (72', 79'), Steward (74')
Conversion: Smith (75', 80')
Penalty: Farrell (25'), Smith (42')
New Zealand (17) 25
Try: Papali'i (4'), Taylor (9'), Ioane (50')
Conversion: J Barrett (5', 10')
Penalty: J Barrett (42')
Drop-goal: B Barrett (70')
Man of the match: Richie Mo'unga (New Zealand)
England v New Zealand - Team Line-ups
England Team
Forwards
- 1 Ellis Genge
- 2 Luke Cowan-Dickie
- 3 Kyle Sinckler
- 4 Maro Itoje
- 5 Jonny Hill
- 6 Sam Simmonds
- 7 Tom Curry
- 8 Billy Vunipola
Backs
- 9 Jack van Poortvliet
- 10 Marcus Smith
- 11 Jonny May
- 12 Owen Farrell (Captain)
- 13 Manu Tuilagi
- 14 Jack Nowell
- 15 Freddie Steward
Replacements
- 16 Jamie George
- 17 Mako Vunipola
- 18 Will Stuart
- 19 David Ribbans
- 20 Jack Willis
- 21 Ben Youngs
- 22 Guy Porter
- 23 Henry Slade
New Zealand Team
Forwards
- 1 Ethan de Groot
- 2 Codie Taylor
- 3 Tyrel Lomax
- 4 Brodie Retallick
- 5 Samuel Whitelock (Captain)
- 6 Scott Barrett
- 7 Dalton Papali'i
- 8 Ardie Savea
Backs
- 9 Aaron Smith
- 10 Richie Mo'unga
- 11 Caleb Clarke
- 12 Jordie Barrett
- 13 Rieko Ioane
- 14 Mark Telea
- 15 Beauden Barrett
Replacements
- 16 Samisoni Taukei'aho
- 17 George Bower
- 18 Nepo Laulala
- 19 Shannon Frizell
- 20 Hoskins Sotutu
- 21 TJ Perenara
- 22 David Havili
- 23 Anton Lienert-Brown