England Rises Again: Historic Victory over the All Blacks at Twickenham
In a gray afternoon in Twickenham, England illuminated the field with a performance for the history books. They demonstrated character, precision, physicality and, above all, immense self-confidence by defeating the All Blacks 33-19.
The tension could be cut with a knife until Tom Roebuck scored in the 76th minute, securing a 14-point lead for England. Previously, Henry Pollock had shown overflowing energy, and George Ford had calmed the situation with an astonishingly precise performance. But England did not get complacent.
After being 12-0 down in the first 18 minutes, England showed their growth as a powerhouse. Tries from Ollie Lawrence, Sam Underhill, Fraser Dingwall, and Tom Roebuck delighted the Twickenham crowd. The celebrations at the end of the match were a mixture of happiness and exhaustion, a triumph that made this team the ninth to defeat the All Blacks in history.The match was a test of England’s ability, with uncharacteristic errors, but which demonstrated the quality of the team. Although the All Blacks have been considered in the shadow of previous teams, England’s victory is a testament to their management of the match.
England’s strategy, led by Ford’s brilliance, Underhill’s tireless work, the organization of their centers, Maro Itoje’s leadership, and the strength of their bench, was key to the victory.This victory could be a big step in building the confidence and momentum needed to achieve success in the coming years. England hadn’t achieved a victory of this caliber since 2019. This historic victory over the All Blacks is a highly valued triumph and a memory that endures.
England’s response to the haka was similar to the “v” formation they used before the victory in Yokohama six years ago. Victory is a cherished achievement and a triumph that will be remembered forever.This victory over the All Blacks at Twickenham, the last time was in 2012, is a testament to England’s progress under Steve Borthwick’s direction.
Ford was magnificent, scoring a penalty in the 75th minute to extend England’s lead before Roebuck secured the victory. Ford expertly managed the match, with two drop goals that reduced the All Blacks’ lead before halftime.
Although England had some problems, such as the loss of three lineouts in the first half, they did not let themselves be intimidated, even when they were losing 12-0. The All Blacks’ mistakes, such as missed penalties and inaccuracies, also played a key role.
England survived the All Blacks’ reaction when Will Jordan scored to reduce the difference to six points, while England played with 14 men. England dominated the scrum and recovered all loose balls.
This victory marks the end of a 13-year wait for a win over the All Blacks at Twickenham. Ford will grab the headlines, but this was a team victory, a testament to their progress and a huge step forward for England.
