Beauden Barrett came off the bench to inspire the All Blacks to a 24-17 victory over England in an Auckland thriller on Saturday, denying the visitors a drought-breaking victory and locking up a 2-0 series win.
FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Semi Final - Argentina v New Zealand - Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France - October 20, 2023 New Zealand's Beauden Barrett celebrates their fourth try, scored by Aaron Smith REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo
Barrett set up the second of winger Mark Tele'a's two tries in the 61st minute just as England, losers by a single point in the first test in Dunedin last week, threatened to end New Zealand's 30-year unbeaten run at Eden Park. All Blacks flyhalf Damian McKenzie kicked a fourth penalty five minutes from time to extend the lead to seven points and the New Zealanders held the visitors out in the frantic final minutes.
England flyhalf Marcus Smith had set up tries for wingers Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Tommy Freeman with crosskicks and added seven points from the kicking tee to take his team close to a first victory over the All Blacks in New Zealand since 2003. We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast, secure and the best it can possibly be.
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