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The All Blacks’ attempt at an unbeaten 2013 season goes on the line when they meet England, the only side to have defeated the world champions since the 2011 Rugby World Cup. We’ll have live scores from 1.30am AEDT.
The only blemish of Steve Hansen’s tenure as All Blacks coach remains his side’s 38-21 loss at Twickenham last year, a game in which they were uncharacteristically poor, that ended a 20-match unbeaten streak.
One year on, it has become a focal point in the leadup to this contest.
The All Blacks go in at nearly full-strength off the back of a 26-19 win at the Stade de France last Saturday, with Conrad Smith the only starter missing.
After starting brightly against the French the All Blacks did give chances as the game progressed, indicating they are perhaps beginning to feel the effects of another highly successful season that including Rugby Championship and Bledisloe Cup victories.
England come into today’s game off a comfortable 31-12 win over Argentina last weekend, following on from a 20-13 win over the Wallabies.
That said, neither performance was consistent enough to suggest that they could replicate what happened last season and they have been installed as heavy underdogs.
Coach Stuart Lancaster has made just one change from the starting XV that defeated the Pumas, bringing in Dan Coles for David Wilson at tighthead.
Injuries to Alex Corbisiero, Manu Tuilagi and Mako Vunipola have ruled them both out as replacements to add to a casualty list that includes Henry Trinder, Marland Yarde and Christian Wade.
Stung by the events of 12 months ago, the All Blacks will be motivated to win this regardless but the milestone of Dan Carter’s 100th Test – just the fifth All Black in history to do so – should provide even more drive for the visitors.
Will the All Blacks draw a measure of revenge for last year’s loss? Find out from 1.30am AEDT as we cover the match with live scores.
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