Overview
- England vs New Zealand is scheduled for Saturday, 15 November at Twickenham with a 15:10 GMT kickoff and live BBC coverage.
- Scott Robertson framed the match as part of a Grand Slam bid, saying, “We want a Grand Slam; they want to take our scalp.”
- New Zealand have not lost to England since the 2019 World Cup semifinal, and their last defeat at Twickenham was in 2012.
- Steve Borthwick has named George Ford at fly-half as England emphasize late-game impact, with players briefed this week by Kevin Sinfield and Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler.
- ESPN reports the All Blacks are missing Tyrel Lomax, Tupou Vaa'i, Patrick Tuipulotu, Jordie Barrett and Caleb Clarke through injury as they seek to build on wins over Ireland and Scotland and keep the Grand Slam on track before Wales next week.