England snatch a tie with New Zealand

But after a yellow card to Bowden Barrett’s back, a try from substitute Will Stewart brought hope back to Eddie Jones’ men. Outnumbered, the XV of the Rose, elated, suddenly started playing and finding spaces on the flanks against the All Blacks, no doubt Spirit on vacation already. Two fresh tries, both by back Freddie Steward and Stewart, a double author, allowed the Englishmen to come back on the rise for the equalizer with a taste of victory.

Black tide from the start

It may not be enough to clear all doubts after the defeat two weeks ago at home to Argentina (30-29) and a botched start to the match on Saturday.

Annoyed that the Haka was covered by the inevitable chant of “low swing, sweet cart”, the New Zealanders quickly silenced the English crowd after a crucial interception by third line Dalton Papalei (fourth) and an attempt by hooker Cody Taylor behind a penetrating strike (14- 0, 9).

After a long run from center Rico Ewan, and out of the way after another pass on foot, New Zealand thought they had killed the game in the fiftieth minute, but they’ll have to wait a bit longer for revenge for a memorable 2019 World Cup. In the semi-finals it was won by England (19-7).