New Zealand player ratings as they fall against England

New Zealand player ratings as they fall against England

England claimed their first victory over New Zealand at Twickenham since 2012 as Steve Borthwick's side continued their incredible form with a 33-19 win. They had to weather a late storm, having come back from 12-0 down to lead, but hold on despite Ben Earl being shown a yellow card in the closing stages.

Our New Zealand player ratings from the match.

Back three

15 Will Jordan-7/10

14 Leroy Carter-5/10

11 Leicester Fainga’anuku-7/10

Jordan and Fainga'anuka scored great tries. Carter will be unhappy with that miss tackle on Lawrence

Centers

13 Billy Proctor-5/10

12 Quinn Tupaea-6/10

Quiet games from both centers. They will be very unhappy with the try from Dingwall.

Half backs

10 Beauden Barrett-6/10

9 Cam Roigard-7,5/10

Roigard had a great match with his clearance kicks and snipes around the field. Barrett did not ask any questions on attack.

Front row

1 Ethan de Groot-6/10

2 Codie Taylor-6/10

3 Fletcher Newell-6/10

Strong in the scrums with Taylor also scoring a try. 

Locks

4 Scott Barrett-7/10

5 Josh Lord-7/10

Both locks distrupted England's lineouts. Barrett made 7 tackles and Lorde 13

Loseforwards

6 Simon Parker-6/10

7 Ardie Savea-6/10

8 Peter Lakai-6/10

Lakai was strong at the back of the scrums with 16 carries and 43 meters. England made sure Savea did not get his hands on their breakdown ball.


Replacements: 

16 Samisoni Taukei’aho-6/10

17 Tamaiti Williams-7/10

18 Pasilio Tosi-6/10

19 Sam Darry-7/10

20 Wallace Sititi-6/10

21 Cortez Ratima-6/10

22 Anton Lienert-Brown-6/10

23 Damian McKenzie -6/10

No real big impact from the All Black bench. McKenzie made 32 meters and looked to spark something.

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