New Zealand vs. England: Score, Recap and Post-Match Reaction

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Published: June 7, 2014

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Though England fielded a weakened side in their first Test against New Zealand, a valiant performance saw them run the All Blacks close as the hosts left it late to win 20-15 in a thriller at Eden Park.



Conrad Smith broke England hearts in the dying embers of the match, dotting down to give New Zealand a 1-0 lead in the three-match series—as England Rugby reported:



As BBC Sport revealed, England were unable to field several first-choice stars due to injuries and scheduling issues, with head coach Stuart Lancaster having to leave out 13 players from Aviva Premiership finalists Saracens and Northampton Saints.



You wouldn't have thought that England were playing their B team with the way that the match started in Auckland, though, as the inexperienced outfit took an early lead.

After just two minutes, James Haskell earned a penalty following Ma'a Nonu's indiscretion after good pressure in the All Blacks' 22, leaving Freddie Burns to convert the penalty.



It was a strong start for the visitors in a half where England showed their dogged spirit and determination throughout, and they were rewarded by going in level at the break.

A hat-trick of Burns penalties was equalled by three from New Zealand's Aaron Cruden heading into the interval as the match still awaited its first try.



Chris Robshaw was leading by example on his quest to inspire England to glory, and he saw his side get their just reward when they retook the lead 22 minutes after the break.

It was Burns once again kicking over to make it 9-12, but Cruden was on hand to produce a quick response and the scores were locked again.

On 69 minutes came the turning point of the match—Marland Yarde, who was having a strong game, was sin-binned for not rolling away in the tackle, leaving the visitors to play out the final moments a man ...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Rugby Union

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