England Defeats the All Blacks in an Epic Clash at Twickenham
In a gray afternoon, Twickenham stadium was illuminated with a memorable performance by England. The team demonstrated character, precision, and great physical strength, but above all, immense self-confidence by defeating the All Blacks with a score of 33-19.
The tension held until the 76th minute, when Tom Roebuck secured the victory with a try that extended the lead to 14 points. The match was a display of England’s growing strength, especially after starting with an adverse score of 12-0 in the first 18 minutes.The English team, led by players like Ollie Lawrence, Sam Underhill, Fraser Dingwall, and Tom Roebuck, delighted the fans with their tries. At the end of the match, the celebrations were a mix of joy and exhaustion, marking the ninth time England has overcome the All Blacks in history.
England has consolidated a streak of 10 consecutive victories, stopping the All Blacks in their tracks. This match was a true test of England’s quality and ability.
After being 12-0 down, England held firm, applying their strategy, recovering from the early tries and responding with determination. Ford’s brilliance, Underhill’s tireless work, the organization of the centers, Maro Itoje’s leadership and the strength of the bench were key.This victory represents an important step in building confidence and momentum for the English team, being the first since 2019, when they beat the All Blacks in the World Cup semi-final. This victory against the All Blacks is a valuable achievement and a memory that endures.
England’s response to the haka, similar to the “v” formation six years ago in Yokohama, is an example of the team’s determination.The match demonstrated England’s progress under Steve Borthwick’s direction. Ford had an outstanding performance at fly-half. Ford scored a penalty in the 75th minute to extend England’s lead to nine points, before Roebuck secured the victory. Ford demonstrated his experience, reducing the All Blacks’ lead with two drop-goals before halftime.
The English team overcame setbacks, such as losing three lineouts in the first half, and kept their cool even when they were losing 12-0. All Blacks’ mistakes, such as missed penalties and knock-ons, also played a key role.The entry of players from the bench in the 51st minute provided an extra boost. England resisted the All Blacks’ comeback attempt and secured the victory. The scrum was dominant and the English team controlled the match.
This England victory marks the end of a 13-year wait to beat the All Blacks at Twickenham. Although Ford took the headlines, this was a team victory, demonstrating their progress.
