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England v New Zealand player ratings: Freddie Steward superb but Jack van Poortvliet struggles

England v New Zealand player ratings Freddie Steward superb but Jack van Poortvliet struggles
England fought back late on to clinch a thrilling draw at Twickenham - here's how we rated the players on both sides

England snatched a thrilling 25-25 draw with New Zealand against the odds with a superb late fightback at Twickenham. Telegraph Sport rates the players from both sides in a rip-roaring encounter.

England 15 Freddie Steward

Imperious in the air as always while he was England’s most threatening attacker. The final score would have been far worse without him. 8/10

14 Jack Nowell

Chased everything and has a high work rate and while not the attacking force of old he did hit some intelligent angles. 6

13 Manu Tuilagi

Got contained by the New Zealand defence for the most part but did make one barnstorming run early in the second-half. 6

12 Owen Farrell (c)

Struggled to unlock New Zealand’s defence but he was he was influential in the late comeback with his leadership and game management coming to the fore. 7

11 Jonny May

Got burnt by Rieko Ioane on the outside and struggled with New Zealand’s kicking game but came to life as the game wore on. 6

10 Marcus Smith

England’s best attacking player, but he found it tough going trying to unlock a claustrophobic New Zealand defence. 7

9 Jack van Poortvliet

His worst game in an England shirt. His loose pass got intercepted by Dalton Papali’i while he got exposed by Ardie Savea at the base of the ruck. 3

It was a tough evening for England's No 9
It was a tough evening for England's No 9 Credit: AP/Ian Walton
1 Ellis Genge

England’s best forward. Always gets over the gain-line and didn’t get the reward he deserved at scrum time up against Tyrel Lomax. 7

2 Luke Cowan-Dickie

Part of a scrum which was under pressure. His lineout throwing was decent but wasn’t even second best to his opposite number Codie Taylor. 5

3 Kyle Sinckler

The odd strong charge around the park but got taken to the cleaners by Ethan de Groot at scrum time. 5

4 Maro Itoje

Caused New Zealand some problems with his athleticism and was everywhere during the final quarter of this game acting as a link man. 7

5 Jonny Hill

England’s main source of line-out ball but failed to impose himself physically and got bullied by the New Zealand pack. 5

6 Sam Simmonds

One of England’s better players. Found some gaps in the New Zealand defence with his dynamic carrying but team-mates weren’t on the same wavelength. 6

7 Tom Curry

Huge work rate as always but the Sale openside found it tough going at the breakdown against the dynamic Dalton Papali’i. 5

8 Billy Vunipola

Was well contained by the All Blacks for the majority of the match but came became more influential with his carrying as the game wore on. 6

Replacements: B Youngs 8 (for J van Poortvliet 54), H Slade 7 (for M Tuilagi 54), M Vunipola 7 (E Genge 54), G George 6 (for L Cowan Dickie 54), W Stuart 8 (for K Sinckler 54), D Ribbans 8 (for J Hill 65), G Porter 6 (for J Nowell 68) 

New Zealand 15 Beauden Barrett

Better suited to full-back than the No 10 jersey. A lovely kick-pass put Rieko Ioane clear for a try. Blotted his copybook with a late yellow card. 7

14 Mark Telea

Wasn’t originally selected to tour with New Zealand, winning his first cap last weekend. Has taken to Test rugby like a duck to water. Incisive runner. 7

13 Rieko Ioane

Showed tremendous pace to run in unopposed from 70 metres out and was a threat throughout. World class. 8

Rieko Ioane races away from Jonny May for New Zealand's third try
Rieko Ioane races away from Jonny May for New Zealand's third try Credit: PA/BEN WHITELEY
12 Jordie Barrett

Looks like he has finally found his best position. A physical presence in midfield while his distribution skills unlocked England’s defence. 8

11 Caleb Clarke

Another one who has enjoyed a fine European tour. Powerful runner who burst through the England defence on more than one occasion. 8

10 Richie Mo'unga

A better outside-half than Beauden Barrett. Has the perfect balance between playing the role of the maverick and being a pragmatist. Tormented England. 7

9 Aaron Smith

Just flawless. His service from the base of the ruck and his box kicking is unrivalled by any player in the world including Antoine Dupont. 8

1 Ethan De Groot

The Highlanders prop has played a crucial part in New Zealand’s resurgence in recent month. Stuffed Kyle Sinckler at scrum time and made his presence felt around the park. 8

2 Codie Taylor

Came under a large amount of scrutiny during the Rugby Championship but has proven this autumn there’s plenty of life left in the old dog. Top class performance. 8

3 Tyrel Lomax

Got the benefit of the doubt at scrum time when it looked like he was hinging. Got through a lot of work in the loose. 7

4 Brodie Retallick

Rolled back the years with an imperious performance. Dominated the line-out, hurt England with his direct carries, while his tip passing was sublime. 9

Brodie Retallick was at his barnstorming best
Brodie Retallick was at his barnstorming best Credit: Getty Images/Warren Little
5 Sam Whitelock

Those who said he was past his best have been proved wrong. He was dominant throughout and taught Maro Itoje and Johnny Hill some harsh lessons. 7

6 Scott Barrett

Gave New Zealand front foot ball at the tail of the line-out. Excellent goal line defence early in the second-half and got over the gain-line often. 7

7 Dalton Papali'i

Sam who? The Blues openside has been so good this autumn it’s hard to see their captain Sam Cane regaining his spot. Took England apart at the breakdown and a well-taken try. 8

8 Ardie Savea

It really is a travesty how this man wasn’t nominated for world player of the year. Killed England with his explosive carrying and excellence at the breakdown. 8

Replacements: S Taukei’aho 5 (for C Taylor 58), N Laulala 6 (on for T Lomax 58), G Bower 6 (for E de Groot 61), TJ Perenara 6 (for A Smith 63), S Frizell 5 (for S Barrett 68) A Lienert-Brown 5 (for C Clarke 73), H Sotutu 5 (for D Papali’I 73) 

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