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England and New Zealand played a thrilling 25-25 draw at Twickenham on Saturday afternoon.
Eddie Jones’ side chased the lead for much of the game, with a classy performance from Kiwi Fly half Richie Mo’unga leading the All Blacks to an early 17-3 lead in the first half.
But the story of the game was England’s resilient comeback, with Freddie Stuart and Will Stuart both crashing out for two late tries to level the hosts.
Sports Mails ADAM HATHAWAY and DANIEL MATTHEWS rank the players from both teams at Twickenham.
A late try from Will Stuart saw England save a 25-25 draw in a dramatic game at Twickenham
Stuart crashed out with seconds left after Freddie Stewart scored minutes earlier
ENGLAND
15. Freddie Stewart 6
Solid under the high ball as usual and took his effort well when England finally attacked well.
14.Jack Nowell6
Defensively under fire in the first half but managed to close some gaps but nothing on the forefoot.
13. Manu Tuilagi 5
Not a repeat of 2012. A few dents early in the second half before being replaced after 53 minutes.
Marcus Smith (right) took over kicking duties after Owen Farrell appeared injured
12. Owen Farrell (captain) 100th England cap 5
An ankle injury late in the first half hampered him but he continued, but no way to mark England’s 100th appearance.
11. Jonny May 7
England’s most menacing striker, sought work and some decent breaks, only to be taken off.
10. Marcus Smith 4
Against England had almost no pre-football, but a lively break in the second half.
Farrell earned his 100th cap for England but suffered an ankle injury that visibly hurt him
9. Jack van Poortvliet 3
Nightmare third start for youngster and interception pass after four minutes put England behind.
1. Ellis Genge 5
Came on the wrong side of a scrum penalty decision that led to Kiwis’ second try and no-go-forward carries.
2. Luke Cowan Dickie 5
England’s lineout failed a few times and whores took the blame, but not much with ball in hand.
3. Kyle Sinckler 5
Part of an English scrum that was marched backwards a few times.
4. Maro Itoje 7
Back where he belongs in the second row and much better than the last two weeks. Lively and close to scoring.
Sam Simmonds (right) switched positions to play blindside and played a good game for England
5. Johnny Hill 5
Tougher day than against Japan last week and outplayed by two greats in Retallick and Whitelock 5
6.Sam Simmonds7
Started first as blind flanker and got involved in midfield and wide. Decent in odd position.
7. Tom Curry 5
One turnover in the second half as England briefly rallied but remained quiet elsewhere. Been out of color.
8. Billy Vunipola 5
Was pinged to give up a promising position in England and not be on the forefront like old Big Billy.
Stewart crashed out with five minutes left to catch the visitors off guard
Replacements:
Jamie George 5 (for Cowan-Dickie 56), Mako Vunipola 5 (for Genge 56), Will Stuart 5 (for Sinckler 56), Dave Ribbans 5 (for Hill 65), Jack Willis 6 (for Simmonds 66), Ben Youngs 6 (for Van Poortvliet 54), Guy Porter 5 (for Nowell 68), Henry Slade 6 (for Tuilagi 54)
It was the first time since 2018 since the All Blacks played England at Twickenham
NEW ZEALAND
15. Beauden Barrett 7
Set up an excellent effort from Ioane with a masterful crossfield kick. But his late yellow card turned out to be so precious.
14.Mark Telea 7.5
A powerful, clever runner who gave England trouble and did a lot of effective demolition work.
13. Rieko Ioane 8
Cost himself a first-half effort with a neck roll on Farrell, but made up for it with a brilliant score.
Richie Mo’unga (pictured) beat the opposition today with a masterclass at 10am
12.Jordie Barrett 8
Dropped one ball at the try line, but such a smart, dominant threat from midfield.
11. Caleb Clarke 8
Made an effort to save Tuilagi, then freed Ioane after clinging to a crossfield kick.
10. Richie Mo’unga 8.5
Provides real running threat from fly-half, used crossfield kick to good effect and created plenty of openings.
9. Aaron Smith 7.5
While his counterpart was struggling, he provided a new exhibition in game management and control.
1. Ethan de Groot 7
Gave All Blacks a platform with some dominant work on the set piece. Tireless display.
Despite a late yellow card, Beauden Barrett (pictured) put in an impressive effort with a kick
2.Codie Taylor 7.5
Some falter at the lineout, but another try for the hooker sets All Blacks on their way.
3. Tyrell Lomax 7
The compliments will go elsewhere, but gag helped give England a headache at the scrum.
4. Brodie Retallick 8
Returned for his 100th international match and was a driving force in the set piece and in defence.
Sam Whitelock (pictured) made his way through the game as one of the visitor’s best players
5.Samuel Whitelock8
Marked his record breaking partnership with Retallick with another brilliant performance. Didn’t stop tackling.
6. Scott Barrett – 8
Moved to the back row and proved such a threat on the slump and set pieces.
7. Dalton Papali’I 8
Gave All Blacks the perfect start with opportunistic interception. Dislocated England in the disturbance.
The All Blacks now return home with their next appearance at the 2023 World Cup
8. Ardie Savea 8
Prevented an England score with excellent turnover. Nobody made more tackles. A master of his craft.
Replacements:
16. Samisoni Taukei’aho (for Taylor 58) 6, 17. George Bower (for De Groot 61) 6.5, 18. Nepo Laulala (for Lomax 58) 6.5, 19. Shannon Frizell (for S Barrett 68) 6.5, 20. Hoskins Sotutu (for Papali’I 73) 6.5, 21. TJ Perenara (for Smith 63) 6, 22. David Havili (for Perenara 80), 23. Anton Lienert-Brown (for Clarke 73) 6.5.