England 19-7 New Zealand
RWC Semi-Final
Date:
Venue: International Stadium, Yokohama
Referee: Nigel Owens (Wales)
Attendance: 68,843
England v New Zealand Match Reports
An inspired England beat the All Blacks 19-7 in Yokohama to book a place in the World Cup final. From the moment Manu Tuilagi crossed after 97 seconds an extraordinary match beckoned and the final scoreline did little justice to the domination of Eddie Jones' men, who were superior in every single facet of the game. A selection of match reports is listed below:
- Autumn Internationals: Superb England stun New Zealand and book World Cup final place
- BBC: Brilliant England demolish All Blacks to reach World Cup final
- Guardian: England dethrone New Zealand to reach Rugby World Cup final
- Daily Mail: Eddie Jones' men put in a sensational performance to STUN New Zealand and earn a place in the World Cup final
- New Zealand Herald: All Blacks dumped out of World Cup by incredible England
- England Rugby: England defeat New Zealand to reach Rugby World Cup final
England v New Zealand - Match Highlights
England v New Zealand - Match Stats
England: (10) 19
Try: Tuilagi (2')
Conversion: Farrell (3')
Penalty: Ford (40', 50', 63', 69')
New Zealand: (0) 7
Try: Savea (57')
Conversion: Mo'unga (58')
Man of the match: Maro Itoje (England)
England v New Zealand - Team Line-ups
England Team
Forwards
- 1 Mako Vunipola
- 2 Jamie George
- 3 Kyle Sinckler
- 4 Maro Itoje
- 5 Courtney Lawes
- 6 Tom Curry
- 7 Sam Underhill
- 8 Billy Vunipola
Backs
- 9 Ben Youngs
- 10 George Ford
- 11 Jonny May
- 12 Owen Farrell (Captain)
- 13 Manu Tuilagi
- 14 Anthony Watson
- 15 Elliot Daly
Replacements
- 16 Luke Cowan-Dickie
- 17 Joe Marler
- 18 Dan Cole
- 19 George Kruis
- 20 Mark Wilson
- 21 Willi Heinz
- 22 Henry Slade
- 23 Jonathan Joseph
New Zealand Team
Forwards
- 1 Joe Moody
- 2 Codie Taylor
- 3 Nepo Laulala
- 4 Brodie Retallick
- 5 Samuel Whitelock
- 6 Scott Barrett
- 7 Ardie Savea
- 8 Kieran Read (Captain)
Backs
- 9 Aaron Smith
- 10 Richie Mo'unga
- 11 George Bridge
- 12 Anton Lienert-Brown
- 13 Jack Goodhue
- 14 Sevu Reece
- 15 Beauden Barrett
Replacements
- 16 Dane Coles
- 17 Ofa Tuungafasi
- 18 Angus Ta'avao
- 19 Patrick Tuipulotu
- 20 Sam Cane
- 21 T J Perenara
- 22 Sonny Bill Williams
- 23 Jordie Barrett