England 25-25 New Zealand – Hosts fight back against All Blacks

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England (3) 25
Tries: Stuart (2), Steward Cons: Smith (2) Pens: Farrell, Smith
New Zealand (17.25)
Tries: Papalii, Taylor, Ioane Cons: J Barrett (2) Pens: J Barrett Drop: B Barrett

England scored three tries within the last eight minutes of the match to salvage an amazing draw, after having been outplayed by New Zealand throughout much of Twickenham.

After Dalton Papalii’s intercept score, the All Blacks scored two tries within the first nine minutes. Codie Taylor drove over to the maul at the back of the maul.

England held on to the lead, but Manu Tuilagi and his side fell 17-6 early in the second.

After Richie Mo’unga’s clever cross kick, Rieko Ioane sprint clear and scored a third try.

England, a nation that was unprepared and unfocused, suddenly roared back to life. Will Stuart scrambled in, Freddie Steward smashed in wide, and Stuart crawled over in the last minute.

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