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New Zealand have defeated England in a heartstopper at Twickenham, 24-21.
England looked very promising early, but as they always do, the All Blacks came back hard in the second half to give England their fourth consecutive loss.
England host the New Zealand All Blacks in a match many have billed as a preview to the 2015 World Cup final. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage of this eagerly anticipated match-up from 1:30am (AEDT).
Unfortunately for the hosts and England coach Stuart Lancaster a number of regular first choice players have been ruled out with injury for this match with such names as Alex Corbisero, Dan Cole and Geoff Parling among others unable to be selected for this match.
In stark contrast, the All Blacks have only Sam Cane unavailable for this match.
Despite the injury toll and betting agencies long odds, England will still be a formidable opponent playing at home in front of their home fans and led by their inspirational Captain in Chris Robshaw and astute coach Stuart Lancaster.
England will take some beating this morning and will want to put up a solid performance with the hosting of the World Cup just around the corner.
With games still to come against South Africa, Samoa and Australia, England will want to get their November internationals away to a good start against the World number one side.
The All Blacks have answered numerous questions over selection this week with Aaron Cruden starting in the much talked about first five jersey over Dan Carter and Beauden Barrett with the latter providing cover from the bench.
Possibly the biggest surprise was the naming of Sonny Bill Williams to start at second five in only his second Test back from Rugby league and only a hit out against the United States under his belt, his performance this weekend along with the combination with Conrad Smith will be keenly analysed.
Both teams will be wanting to make a statement here today with the World Cup in mind as both nations carrying heavy expectations into that tournament. A solid performance will be required and expected.
I suspect that the All Blacks depth from the bench will prove decisive this morning in what I am expecting to be a brutal and fast paced match.
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Tip: All Blacks by 16
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