England's 33-19 win over New Zealand was a masterclass in kick-happy, high-intensity rugby that showcased the nation's resurgence under Steve Borthwick.
It all came down to two kicks, one from George Ford deep into the All Blacks' half and another by Henry Pollock as he grubbered through for a try just before the end of the match. These moments sparked chaos in New Zealand's defense and made for an electrifying atmosphere at Twickenham Stadium.
Ford's steepling bomb four minutes into the game was the first of his two drop-goals, shifting the momentum of the contest with 19 hours to go. The All Blacks struggled to contain England's pacey backline, led by the tireless Ben Earl, who made a huge impact despite being in the sin-bin for 10 minutes.
This victory marked England's 10th consecutive win and moved them one step closer to achieving something that was once considered impossible: an unbeaten year. The team's newfound confidence is a testament to Borthwick's leadership and his ability to foster a winning environment within his squad.
The All Blacks' defeat came as no surprise, given the strength and depth of England's bench. While some had expected Argentina to provide the biggest challenge for England this week, it was clear that they had been the real test run before New Zealand arrived at Twickenham.
For Borthwick and his team, there is much to be proud of after a performance that showcased their growing bond as a unit. As the squad continues to grow in strength and depth, the prospect of an unbeaten year becomes increasingly plausible.
Their next challenge will come against Argentina on November 30th, with England looking to extend their winning run once again. With the likes of Tom Roebuck, Freddie Steward, and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso contributing to a formidable attacking unit, it is clear that this team has the potential to make some serious noise in the rugby world.
For now, however, all eyes are on Twickenham as England celebrate their latest victory over one of the sport's biggest names. It was a performance that had many questioning whether the All Blacks were truly invincible – and the answer is, not quite yet.
It all came down to two kicks, one from George Ford deep into the All Blacks' half and another by Henry Pollock as he grubbered through for a try just before the end of the match. These moments sparked chaos in New Zealand's defense and made for an electrifying atmosphere at Twickenham Stadium.
Ford's steepling bomb four minutes into the game was the first of his two drop-goals, shifting the momentum of the contest with 19 hours to go. The All Blacks struggled to contain England's pacey backline, led by the tireless Ben Earl, who made a huge impact despite being in the sin-bin for 10 minutes.
This victory marked England's 10th consecutive win and moved them one step closer to achieving something that was once considered impossible: an unbeaten year. The team's newfound confidence is a testament to Borthwick's leadership and his ability to foster a winning environment within his squad.
The All Blacks' defeat came as no surprise, given the strength and depth of England's bench. While some had expected Argentina to provide the biggest challenge for England this week, it was clear that they had been the real test run before New Zealand arrived at Twickenham.
For Borthwick and his team, there is much to be proud of after a performance that showcased their growing bond as a unit. As the squad continues to grow in strength and depth, the prospect of an unbeaten year becomes increasingly plausible.
Their next challenge will come against Argentina on November 30th, with England looking to extend their winning run once again. With the likes of Tom Roebuck, Freddie Steward, and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso contributing to a formidable attacking unit, it is clear that this team has the potential to make some serious noise in the rugby world.
For now, however, all eyes are on Twickenham as England celebrate their latest victory over one of the sport's biggest names. It was a performance that had many questioning whether the All Blacks were truly invincible – and the answer is, not quite yet.
England's win was everything we thought it'd be - intense, chaotic, and utterly thrilling 
. The two kicks from Ford & Pollock sealed the deal but let's not forget Ben Earl's tireless effort in the sin-bin 
️. It's clear Borthwick's got this team firing on all cylinders 
. Now can they keep it up? Argentina's gonna be a tough one but if anyone can do it, England's your squad 
and we were all going wild when ford dropped that bomb 
! their bench is so deep they just kept bringing on fresh legs and it paid off big time 
. the way borthwick's squad worked together as a unit was amazing 
, i mean ben earl's try while he was in the sin bin was pure clutch 
. now that england's on a 10 game win streak they've got to keep pushing themselves 
, argie's gonna be tough next week 
but we'll see what happens!
! England's been on fire lately & Steve Borthwick's coaching is on point 
. The fact that they're going for an unbeaten year now is INSANE 
, this team ain't slowing down 
! That kick by Ford to start the match just got the energy going 
️, and it's clear his squad has really come together as a unit 
. The way they took on Argentina first was like a warm-up for the All Blacks – showed they're ready to take on the big boys 
! And now, beating New Zealand's legendary squad? That's just pure gold 
!
and those kicks by ford and pollock were clutch 
. I mean, who needs a solid bench when you can just rely on a few fancy kicks to get by? It's not like England has been known for their defensive prowess or anything... Steve Borthwick must be doing something right, I guess 
. One step closer to an unbeaten year, yeah sure, until they face someone who can actually bring the heat 
the way they played against new zealand was pure magic, especially those two kicks by george ford