England Defeats the All Blacks in an Epic Clash at Twickenham
Twickenham witnessed a historic encounter. On a gray afternoon, England illuminated the field with a memorable performance, demonstrating 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 his score, extending the lead to 14 points. Before that, the breath was held in every play.
Henry Pollock, with his overflowing energy, and George Ford, with his masterful game control, kept emotions at bay. However, England did not become complacent, aware of past experiences.
The match demonstrated England’s growth as a dominant force, especially after starting with an adverse score of 12-0 in the first 18 minutes.Tom Roebuck selló la victoria para Inglaterra con su cuarto try.Ollie Lawrence, Sam Underhill, Fraser Dingwall, and Tom Roebuck’s tries delighted the fans at Twickenham, culminating in celebrations filled with joy and exhaustion. This team became the ninth in England’s history to defeat the All Blacks.
England has accumulated 10 consecutive victories, stopping the All Blacks in their tracks. The match was marked by the pressure and psychological capacity of both teams, with unusual errors that reflected the quality of the game.
Despite the quality of the New Zealand players, England knew how to manage the match perfectly, recovering from an unfavorable start. They stuck to their strategy, came back in the score and overcame moments of adversity.
Ford’s brilliance, Underhill’s tireless work, the organization of the centers, Maro Itoje’s leadership, the strength of the bench, and the team’s tactical versatility were key to the victory.Codie Taylor anotó el segundo try de Nueva Zelanda en Twickenham.This triumph represents a significant step for England, who hadn’t achieved a victory of this caliber since 2019, when they defeated the All Blacks in the World Cup semi-final.
The victory over Australia two weeks ago was their first against the Wallabies, All Blacks or Springboks since 2022. They have been close on several occasions, but this time they achieved the victory.
Defeating the All Blacks is a rare achievement for England. Only eight English teams had achieved this feat in the 46 matches played. These victories are memorable and etched in memory.
England’s response to the haka was similar to the “v” formation they used in the victory in Yokohama six years ago. At that moment, Owen Farrell taunted the All Blacks; on this occasion, Pollock showed his determination. These are moments that are immortalized thanks to the result.
Henry Pollock aportó energía significativa en la segunda mitad para Inglaterra.This match demonstrated England’s progress under Steve Borthwick’s leadership.
Ford had an outstanding performance as an opener. Three years ago, he missed two important kicks against the All Blacks. Today, Ford scored a penalty in the 75th minute to extend England’s lead to nine points, before Roebuck secured the victory a minute later, setting the final score of 33-19.George Ford anotó dos drop goals antes del descanso para reducir la diferencia a un solo punto.It was an expert performance in a match where his two drop-goals just before halftime reduced the All Blacks’ lead from 12-5 to 12-11.
From there, England built their lead until the All Blacks’ defense gave way. When Roebuck scored, the stadium erupted.
England, although it made mistakes, such as losing three lineouts in the first half, did not get intimidated, not even when losing 12-0.
The All Blacks’ mistakes, such as missed penalties and inaccuracies, also played their part.
The substitutes’ entry in the 51st minute gave England a new impetus. They survived the All Blacks’ comeback attempt and it was they who delivered the final blows of the match.
New Zealand looked bewildered as they sought a Grand Slam tour of the northern hemisphere but fell short. Aside from their two quick tries, they were outplayed by a team with greater intensity, physicality, and effectiveness.
This is a historic triumph for England, ending a 13-year wait for a victory over the All Blacks at Twickenham. Ford will grab the headlines, but this was a victory for the whole team, from number 1 to 23, and a testament to their progress.
