Summary

  • England 22-24 New Zealand match report

  • George Ford hits post with penalty and just misses drop-goal as All Blacks hold on to edge out England in thriller at Allianz Stadium

  • Mark Tele'a's second try helped New Zealand fight back to lead 24-22 after Immanuel Feyi-Waboso's try had put England 22-14 ahead

  • Tele'a and Will Jordan tries gave New Zealand 14-12 half-time lead

  • New Zealand's third narrow win over England in 2024

  • England move forwards to halfway line as All Blacks perform haka

  1. Brothers in armspublished at 15:04 Greenwich Mean Time

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    Talking of Barrett's, it could be a day for brotherhood on both sides.

    Second row Scott Barrett will captain brothers Jordie and Beauden for the All Blacks, while England twins Tom and Ben Curry could also play alongside each other for the first time in a Test match.

    Some day for both families...

    Tom and Ben CurryImage source, Getty Images
  2. Line-ups - New Zealandpublished at 15:02 Greenwich Mean Time

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    The experienced 131-cap Beauden Barrett will start at fly-half for New Zealand.

    The 33-year-old started at 10 only once in the Rugby Championship earlier this year, with Damian McKenzie steering the side from stand-off for the first five games.

    "Beauden is experienced, he understands what it is with the northern tours," said head coach Scott Robertson.

    "Out of his hands, off his foot or game management – he is very instinctive in the way he plays, but also knows how to get you around the field. So we believe he is the best one for this week."

    New Zealand: Jordan; Tele'a, Ioane, J Barrett, Clarke; B Barrett, Ratima; Williams, Taylor, Lomax, S Barrett (capt), Vaa'i, Sititi, Cane, Savea.

    Replacements: Aumua, Tu'ungafasi, Tosi, Tuipulotu, Finau, Roigard, Lienart-Brown, McKenzie.

  3. The 'special feeling' created by beating All Blackspublished at 15:00 Greenwich Mean Time

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    Mantej Mann
    BBC Sport

    Time for a bit of nostalgia...

    "There was electricity in the air at Twickenham," recalled former England centre Brad Barritt.

    "We were playing the world champions, a team littered with experience and a trophy cabinet the desire of most rugby players across the globe.

    "We knew we faced a huge challenge but you just felt this special feeling brimming in the team."

    World number one side New Zealand, boasting household names Richie McCaw and Dan Carter, rocked up to Twickenham in December 2012 expecting to extend their unbeaten run to 21 matches.

    Read what happened next here.

    Brad Barritt scoresImage source, Getty Images
  4. Sign of the timespublished at 14:59 Greenwich Mean Time

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    Mike Henson
    BBC Sport at Allianz Stadium

    Allianz StadiumImage source, BBC Sport

    This is what north of £100m gets you.

    German insurance giant Allianz coughed up a nine-figure fee to become the first title sponsor in Twickenham's 116-year history, and this is the first time to show off the new look at an England men's Test match.

    As you would expect there is prominent branding around the stadium. There is a complete buy-out of the stationary advertising hoardings on the third and top tier and the corner flags and post protectors all bear the logo.

  5. get involved

    Get Involved - 'Get rid of it!'published at 14:57 Greenwich Mean Time

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    We should counter the haka with a short burst of full on Morris dancing

    Tighthead

    What the media refuse to acknowledge in all this is that Marler is absolutely spot on. NZ are allowed to do their dance while every opposition has to just stand there in complete deference and anyone who reacts in any way gets punished by World Rugby, it's just another example of the bias shown to NZ by the authorities. And it's surely no coincidence that when teams have responded they've often won the game. The continued presence of the haka is just a reflection of the favouritism World Rugby show NZ. Get rid of it!

    Gary

  6. 'The players are ready for the challenge'published at 14:56 Greenwich Mean Time

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    Speaking to TNT Sports, England head coach Steve Borthwick said: "We respect the haka. It is clearly a tradition in rugby but be in no uncertain terms, the players are ready for the challenge and they will accept the challenge, no doubt."

  7. Test debutspublished at 14:54 Greenwich Mean Time

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    Mike Henson
    BBC Sport at Allianz Stadium

    Theo and LydiaImage source, BBC Sport

    Lydia and her son Theo have travelled in from Milford in Surrey.

    The pair are regulars across the road at Harlequins and have been at Allianz Stadium before for Quins' annual Big Summer Kick-Off game, but this is their Test debut.

    And they are fans who are putting petty club rivalries aside for the good of the country.

    While both are big Marcus Smith fans, Theo like the fact he shares a first name with reserve hooker Theo Dan, while Lydia is a fan of Maro Itoje.

    Lydia says England by three, Theo is betting (figuratively I stress) on a draw, just as it was the last time the teams met at Twickenham.

  8. get involved

    Get Involved - haka response, yes or no?published at 14:52 Greenwich Mean Time

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    I think across the board people still want the haka, but is Joe Marler right in terms of allowing a response?

    Let us know your favourite haka response, and get in touch if you have any thoughts on if a response should be welcomed.

    Use the usual details above.

  9. Don't mess with Cockerill...published at 14:50 Greenwich Mean Time

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    Richard CockerillImage source, Getty Images

    Before a Test at Old Trafford in 1997, home hooker Richard Cockerill stood nose-to-nose with opposite number Norm Hewitt, while England formed an arrowhead shape to receive the haka before beating the All Blacks in the 2019 Rugby World Cup semi-final.

    In 2005, British and Irish Lions captain Brian O'Driscoll tore up some grass, throwing the blades in the air in response to the haka in the first Test. Wales also stared down the haka in 2008, refusing to turn first and causing a stand-off.

    While both the Lions and Wales were well beaten, France's advance on the haka preceded a famous 20-18 quarter-final win at the 2007 Rugby World Cup.

    France respond to New Zealand hakaImage source, Getty Images
  10. 'I want to see the restrictions lifted'published at 14:48 Greenwich Mean Time

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    England prop Joe Marler made clear his remarks were "poorly articulated".

    "I meant no malice in asking for it to be binned, just want to see the restrictions lifted to allow for a response without sanction," Marler said.

    So what responses have we seen in the past? Could England be planning something...

  11. Response incoming?published at 14:44 Greenwich Mean Time

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    The coverage has hinted that England have "something special" planned for the haka.

    Make of that what you will.

  12. 'The haka is really special' - Sinfieldpublished at 14:42 Greenwich Mean Time

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    England coach Kevin Sinfield, who confirmed Joe Marler had left the team camp for personal reasons before posting his initial comments, did not agree with the Harlequins prop.

    "I think it is an important part of this fixture and you will see 82,000 people on Saturday who cannot wait to see it and I will be one of them," Sinfield added.

    England captain Jamie George said he also did not share the same view as Marler and "loves the history" of the haka.

    "It was always something I enjoyed watching, growing up as a rugby fan," he added.

    "Joe and I don't always agree on everything and we disagree on this topic. I guess he's prodded the bear a little bit."

    Is Marler on his own?

    Media caption,

    England coach Kevin Sinfield says the Haka is 'really special'

  13. Marler meets Robertsonpublished at 14:39 Greenwich Mean Time

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    Joe Marler has just been spotted chatting to New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson on the touchline. Any beef looks to be settled.

    Marler roaming around HQ...

    Marler and RobertsonImage source, Getty Images
  14. Barrett says Marler has 'loaded the gun'published at 14:37 Greenwich Mean Time

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    New Zealand captain Scott Barrett has also responded to Joe Marler's comments, saying the England prop has "loaded the gun".

    "He has probably loaded the gun hasn't he?" Barrett said on Friday.

    "I guess there are always opinions about the haka and its place. It's hugely important to us and has been to the All Blacks for a long time - we get a lot from it.

    "It's been a huge part of the All Blacks. It's bigger than rugby in a sense. You speak to people from America and lesser-known rugby nations and they know rugby in New Zealand for the haka, so it is huge for us and unites us."

    Read more here.

    Scott BarrettImage source, Getty Images
  15. Haka sceptic Marler in the buildingpublished at 14:34 Greenwich Mean Time

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    Mike Henson
    BBC Sport at Twickenham

    Joe Marler

    England prop Joe Marler has continued his week's exploration into the meaning and significance of the haka, with an in-person visit to Twickenham today. He was chatting pitchside with RFU staff, looking in relaxed mood, some three hours before kick-off.

    Probably be best for all concerned if he is not still pressing the flesh in the tunnel when the All Blacks come out for their warm-up.

  16. Marler apologises for 'ridiculous' haka commentpublished at 14:31 Greenwich Mean Time

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    The haka - New Zealand's traditional pre-match challenge - has been in the headlines this week...

    England prop Joe Marler called the ritual "ridiculous" in an X post on Tuesday.

    The 34-year-old has since apologised for his "poorly articulated" social media post, which was criticised by various political and cultural figures in New Zealand.

    Read more here.

    New Zealand HakaImage source, Getty Images
  17. Line-ups - Englandpublished at 14:28 Greenwich Mean Time

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    Here's a quick reminder how England line up...

    Centre Henry Slade will resume his starting role in England's midfield despite playing only 54 minutes of club rugby this season.

    Slade had shoulder surgery in the summer and only made his comeback in Exeter's defeat by Harlequins last weekend.

    Elsewhere, Ben Spencer, whose previous six caps have all come as a replacement, comes in for the injured Alex Mitchell at scrum-half.

    England team
  18. The unofficial third Testpublished at 14:26 Greenwich Mean Time

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    England's last two Test matches came against the All Blacks in July.

    Marcus Smith's three missed kicks proved costly in Dunedin as England narrowly fell short of a first win in New Zealand since 2003.

    Having led at half-time and well into the second half a week later, the visitors failed to register a score in the final quarter as New Zealand fought back to save their proud winning run at Eden Park.

    Only four months later and we have a third Test.

    Ardie Savea carries against EnglandImage source, Getty Images
  19. Head-to-head statspublished at 14:23 Greenwich Mean Time

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    England's histrory against New Zealand

    England's last win over New Zealand came in that famous World Cup semi-final victory in 2019 under Eddie Jones.

    Their last meeting at Twickenham was an entertaining 25-25 draw in 2022, England scored three tries in a stunning final eight minutes to share the spoils.

    There were a few boos when England kicked the ball out and didn't go for the win.

    England's Twickenham results against New Zealand
  20. Welcomepublished at 14:20 Greenwich Mean Time

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    England open up their Autumn Nations Series against New Zealand at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium.

    Their last win over New Zealand at Twickenham came in 2012, 12 years ago!

    After a disappointing Rugby Championship, the All Blacks are in need of a big win.

    So strap yourself in, this one should be tasty.

    Jamie GeorgeImage source, Getty Images