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Five take-aways from standout showing of Borthwick era
Leicester Mercury
|November 17, 2025
ENGLAND claimed only their ninth victory over New Zealand after recovering from a 12-point deficit to dismantle the All Blacks 33-19 at Allianz Stadium.
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TWICKENHAM TRIUMPH: England fought back to beat New Zealand at Allianz Stadium on Saturday
(ROB NEWELL - CAMERASPORT VIA GETTY IMAGES)
Here, the PA news agency looks at five talking points arising from a famous win.
Head coach Steve Borthwick was determined to play down the significance of the result but the conclusion is inescapable - England are back.
Crushing the All Blacks in the standout performance of the Borthwick era has given their 10-Test winning run real substance and will send them into the Six Nations as genuine title contenders.
After a difficult 2024, a feelgood factor has returned to English rugby as they look to close out the year by overcoming Argentina next Sunday.
England develop ruthless streak
This story is from the November 17, 2025 edition of Leicester Mercury.
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