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England v New Zealand live: Hosts face All Blacks challenge in huge rugby international

The hosts seek a rare win over the All Blacks in a massive November international clash

England will attempt to prove their progress as they take on New Zealand seeking a rare win over the All Blacks at Twickenham.

It is 13 years since the hosts last beat their opponents on home soil, and six since they secured a victory at all in an outstanding performance in the 2019 Rugby World Cup semi-final. Yet hopes are high that this may be England’s time to win again — Steve Borthwick’s side arrive on a run of nine consecutive victories, and pushed New Zealand mightily close in three meetings last year.

Those three games, however, served to underline just how ruthless the All Blacks can be. A vintage team this may not be but there have been signs of late that they are moving in the right direction under Scott Robertson, and wins over Ireland and Scotland have so far left them on course for a “grand slam” tour with a clash against Wales to come next week. Can they burst England’s bubble and prove their class yet again?

Follow all of the latest from Allianz Stadium with our live blog below:

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George Ford explains mentality England need to conquer All Blacks: ‘We’ve got to go at them’

George Ford insists England have the belief required to conquer New Zealand on home soil for the first time since 2012 in a massive Quilter Nations Series clash.

Steve Borthwick’s side arrive for a meeting with the All Blacks on a run of nine consecutive victories, but recognise that this will be a true test of their progress.

Ford was part of the last England side to beat New Zealand in the 2019 Rugby World Cup semi-final, playing all 80 minutes at fly half in Yokohama to steer the team to a famous victory.

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All Blacks captain Scott Barrett admits he still carries ‘scars’ of last defeat to England

Scott Barrett, the New Zealand captain, has admitted he is still scarred by the All Blacks’ last defeat to England at the 2019 Rugby World Cup and desperate to avoid a repeat this weekend.

Barrett’s side won all three meetings with England narrowly in 2024, and have not lost to the hosts at Twickenham since 2012.

The 31-year-old endured a difficult evening in Yokohama in 2019, though, being taken off at half time having been a surprise selection at blindside flanker for a semi-final clash that England dominated.

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England benefit from Emma Raducanu’s expertise ahead of All Blacks clash

England drew on the expertise of Emma Raducanu as they geared up for the visit of New Zealand this weekend.

Raducanu, the 2021 US Open winner, was in camp with Steve Borthwick’s squad at their Bagshot training base on Tuesday, providing insight from her tennis career as England prepare to take on the All Blacks at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler, the youngest manager in the Premier League, has also been in over the last couple of days, sharing his insights. Visitors from other sports are relatively common in international rugby camps, while Borthwick and his staff met up with cricketing counterparts, including Brendon McCullum, ahead of the autumn.

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Why a clash with the All Blacks is the true test of England’s progress

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