England Defeats the All Blacks in an Epic Clash at Twickenham
In a gray afternoon, Twickenham stadium lit up with a memorable performance by England, who surpassed the All Blacks with a score of 33-19. The team demonstrated character, precision and great physical strength, but above all, immense self-confidence.
The tension held until the 76th minute, when Tom Roebuck secured the victory with his try, establishing a 14-point lead. Previously, Henry Pollock had injected energy into the team, and George Ford had demonstrated his mastery, calming the situation with astonishing precision.
England, after being down 12-0 in the first 18 minutes, did not give up. With tries from Ollie Lawrence, Sam Underhill, Fraser Dingwall and the decisive one from Roebuck, the team delighted the Twickenham fans.At the end of the match, joy and exhaustion merged into a unique celebration. England, for the ninth time in its history, had defeated the All Blacks.
The match was a display of rugby played to the limit, with unusual errors that reflected the intensity of the confrontation and the quality of England.
The team showed resilience, overcoming the initial adverse score. Ford shone, Underhill showed great commitment, the centers exhibited organizational skills, Maro Itoje’s leadership was key, and the strength of the bench provided what was needed.This victory represents an important step in building the confidence and momentum needed to achieve success in the future.
England hadn’t beaten the All Blacks at Twickenham since 2012, a triumph that was remembered with nostalgia. The victory over Australia two weeks ago was the first against the Wallabies, All Blacks or Springboks since 2022.
England’s response to the haka, similar to the V formation of six years ago, symbolized the team’s determination. The victory is a valuable triumph, a milestone in the history of English rugby.This match demonstrates England’s progress under Steve Borthwick’s direction. Ford was exceptional, but the victory was a collective effort, a test of growth for the team.
Ford, with two drop-goals before the break, reduced the All Blacks’ lead from 12-5 to 12-11. From there, England built their victory, with Roebuck sealing the triumph.
Despite some errors, such as the loss of three lineouts in the first half, England did not let themselves be affected. The All Blacks’ errors, such as missed penalties and knock-ons, were taken advantage of by England.The players’ entry from the bench in the 51st minute gave England a new boost. Despite the All Blacks’ attempt to come back, England kept calm and delivered the final blows of the match, dominating in the scrum and recovering every loose ball.
New Zealand, seeking the Grand Slam on their northern hemisphere tour, were outplayed by an English team with greater intensity and physicality.
This England victory marks the end of a 13-year wait to beat the All Blacks at Twickenham. Ford takes the headlines, but the victory is a team achievement, proof of their progress.
