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Genge relishing challenge of taking on mighty All Blacks
Leicester Mercury
|November 10, 2025
ELLIS Genge insisted England are ready to take on New Zealand in the autumn’s main event after overcoming a dangerous Fiji side 38-18 at Allianz Stadium.
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It was England's ninth successive victory - their best run since 2016 - and sets them up for the All Blacks’ visit to Twickenham on Saturday.
“We're over the moon to have won nine in a row but it gets very tough next weekend against New Zealand, who are one of the best sides in the world,” said Genge, who captained England for the third time due to Itoje being named on the bench.
“We look forward to it. Can't wait. I love playing against the best in the world.
“It will be a battle of attrition. In years gone by they've been known for chucking the ball about but they've got some big physical lumps in there now, so we'll relish that.”
England were involved in a trio of hard-fought battles against New Zealand in 2024 and while they were defeated in all three, the combined losing margin was only 10 points.
This story is from the November 10, 2025 edition of Leicester Mercury.
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