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, demonstrating character, precision, and great physical strength. The English defeated 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 emotional energy, where England proved to be a growing force.
Despite starting 12-0 down in the first 18 minutes, England didn’t lose focus. Tries from Ollie Lawrence, Sam Underhill, Fraser Dingwall, and Tom Roebuck delighted the fans. At the end of the match, the celebrations were a mix of joy and exhaustion, marking the ninth time England has defeated the All Blacks.Tom Roebuck sealed the victory for England with his fourth try.The match was a test of England’s ability, with unusual but symptomatic errors of intensity. The team proved its worth, resisting and responding after being at a disadvantage.
England showed their resilience, with Ford shining, Underhill working tirelessly, the organization of their centers, the leadership of Maro Itoje and the strength of their bench. The team demonstrated their ability to attack and pressure in various ways.Codie Taylor scored New Zealand’s second try at Twickenham.The victory is an important step in building confidence and generating momentum. England, who hadn’t beaten the All Blacks since the 2019 World Cup, has built a streak of 10 consecutive victories, stopping the All Blacks in their tracks.
England’s response to the haka was notable, similar to the “v” formation from six years ago. The victory is a valuable triumph for England, who have defeated New Zealand in only 9 of 46 matches.Henry Pollock provided significant energy in the second half for England.The match demonstrated England’s progress under Steve Borthwick’s direction. Ford had an outstanding performance at fly-half, and his drop-goals before halftime reduced the All Blacks’ lead. Despite some errors, such as the loss of three lineouts in the first half, England kept calm.
The All Blacks’ errors, such as missed penalties and knock-ons, allowed England to take control. The English team survived the All Blacks’ reaction, and finally, England’s scrum was dominant, and they controlled the game.George Ford scored two drop goals before halftime to reduce the difference to a single point at halftime.The victory marks the end of a 13-year wait for a win over the All Blacks at Twickenham. Ford took the headlines, but the victory was a team effort, demonstrating England’s progress.
