England A are brushed aside by powerful All Blacks XV at The Rec

ENGLAND'S A team were swept aside 31-14 by a polished and precise All Blacks XV at Bath's Recreation Ground in the second match of the UK and French tour.

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Despite making eight changes from the team that defeated the Barbarians 33-19 the previous Saturday, New Zealand quickly found their rhythm.

Lock Jamie Hannah secured an early lineout steal, and a scrum penalty after 10 minutes provided the foundation for the opening try.

The All Blacks executed a powerful maul inside the English 22.

David Havili and Hannah carried the ball with vigour before halfback Kyle Preston passed it to the right, allowing fullback Chay Fihaki to set up prolific winger Caleb Tangitau for the try.