England Seeks Redemption Against All Blacks After Heartbreaking Loss

On November 14th, 2025, England will host the mighty All Blacks, seeking redemption after a heartbreaking 24-22 loss to the visitors a year ago. In that match, flyhalf George Ford had two chances in the dying moments to win the game, but his penalty hit the post and his dropped goal attempt flew wide, drawing boos from the Twickenham crowd.

However, the past year has seen a remarkable turnaround for both Ford and England. Coach Steve Borthwick, who faced criticism for his poor replacement strategy in that previous match, has since led England to nine consecutive wins - their longest streak in eight years. Borthwick has earned a reputation for bold selections, building a powerful bench that includes six British and Irish Lions, dubbed the 'pom squad'.

Meanwhile, Ford, who was dropped for the Six Nations in favor of the novice Fin Smith, has bounced back impressively. He co-captained a depleted England side to an impressive series victory in Argentina over the summer and also played his 100th test. Borthwick has even predicted that Ford could one day become the England head coach, praising his "phenomenal" character and understanding of the game.

With a winning confidence, a strong bench, and a focus on breakdown detail, high kicks, and close-in defense, England believes they can finally topple the All Blacks at home for the first time since 2012. The visitors, however, are also confident, with coach Scott Robertson saying they will tap into the history of how other teams have beaten England.