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Jamie George: England given ‘massive lift’ for All Blacks clash by Euro 2024 win

England will look to end New Zealand’s 30-year unbeaten run at Eden Park this weekend

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2024

Steve Borthwick believes pressure is on All Blacks to extend record streak

Steve Borthwick, the England coach, has said all the pressure is on New Zealand for the second Test at Eden Park

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2024

New Zealand vs England: Fin Baxter handed maiden start as All Blacks also forced into change

Harlequins prop replaces Joe Marler, who has been ruled out of Eden Park rematch with a foot injury

Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2024

‘Right place at right time’: Cunningham-South happy with England switch

Flanker back in the land of his upbringing has no regrets over England move – even if the fast food is not as good

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2024

New Zealand to provide shot clock for second Test after Damian McKenzie error

McKenzie’s failure to kick within the permitted 60 seconds gave England the chance to launch one last attack.

The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2024

Felix Jones determined England defence will keep blitzing All Blacks

Felix Jones, the Irish coach in charge of England’s defensive structure, is wary of the All Blacks’ skills but saw progress despite the first Test defeat

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2024

All Blacks suffer injury blow ahead of second England Test

TJ Perenara picked up a knee injury in the first Test and gives New Zealand a scrum half conundrum

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2024

New Zealand vs England: All Blacks suffer TJ Perenara injury blow for second Test

Tourists have lost Joe Marler with a foot problem ahead of series finale at Auckland’s Eden Park

Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2024

Borthwick faces kicker conundrum after Smith misses cost England

Agonising defeat to New Zealand highlighted fine margins but handing over kicking duties to Henry Slade could strengthen team

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2024

Borthwick urges ‘excellent’ Smith to bounce back in All Blacks finale

England head coach has backed the Harlequins fly-half to bounce back from his missed kicks which left the touring side one point short of a historic win

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2024