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All Blacks player ratings vs England | Quilter Nations Series 2025
All Blacks player ratings: England stunned the All Blacks 33–19 in a charged Twickenham, overturning a half-time deficit with a ruthless second-half surge.
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The All Blacks were targeting their 37th win over England, but a spectacular second half from Steve Borthwick’s side was enough to tear New Zealand apart.
Whilst Damian McKenzie came out guns blazing, the replacements bench simply didn’t add anything to a game where Beauden Barrett and co did not deliver their strongest performances.
1. Ethan de Groot – 6
New Zealand’s set-piece functioned well and de Groot’s work was central to keeping England from earning scrum penalties, standing up strongly against Joe Heyes. Made a handful of forceful tackles and emptied the tank.
2. Codie Taylor – 7
A clean lineout and a solid scrum set the platform, but Taylor’s real influence was in the All Blacks’ attacking shape. A week after a quieter outing, he was lively in wider channels, taking his try superbly, and linked well to generate front-foot carries. His yellow card early in the second half was costly, giving England the lineout from which they flipped the match.
3. Fletcher Newell – 6
Not as visible as his fellow front-rowers but dependable at scrum and ruck time, consistently meeting English ball carriers. Part of a few penalised scrums but not the primary culprit.
4. Scott Barrett – 7
Back after missing the Scotland game with injury, Barrett looked refreshed and disrupted England’s lineout with a couple of clean steals. Tried to drag his team back from a 13-point hole, pressuring English throws and creating windows for a comeback.
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5. Josh Lord – 5
A late call-up replacing Fabian Holland, Lord produced a steady if unspectacular display. Brought energy but his breakdown timing was off, missing chances to pinch turnovers.
6. Simon Parker – 5
Started physically, throwing himself into early collisions, but couldn’t sustain the intensity. Sititi’s absence was felt, especially in terms of dynamism and a cutting edge the All Blacks badly lacked.
7. Ardie Savea – 7
Another match, another pair of turnovers from one of the game’s greats. England smartly avoided running directly at him, sliding their attack elsewhere. Still produced a trademark turnover and some heavy hits while trying to spark a late revival.
8. Peter Lakai – 7
New Zealand’s busiest carrier with 20, repeatedly taking the ball into traffic and delivering bite even when it didn’t bend the gain line. While team-mates faded after the break, Lakai lifted, adding tempo and physicality to keep the All Blacks in the fight.
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9. Cam Roigard – 7
A slow start again but settled well, producing a superb 50/22 that set up the All Blacks’ second try. Threatened around the fringes but England’s defence closed the door quickly. Subbed early for Ratima—a debatable call—and the attack lost rhythm thereafter.
10. Beauden Barrett – 6
Had a hand in the opening two tries with sharp link play. However, two missed touches handed England momentum and he faded before the break, with a couple of mistimed tackles creeping in. Replaced by McKenzie after an inconsistent outing.
11. Leicester Fainga’anuku – 6
Full of intent early, running aggressively and scoring the first try. England adapted well and largely shut down his channel after half-time.
12. Quinn Tupaea – 7
Gritty, industrious, and constantly in the contest. Led the backline in carries (14) and made 12 tackles, one of the few consistently lifting the tempo. Alongside Proctor and Lakai, was one of the team’s most willing workers.
13. Billy Proctor – 6
Denied Sam Underhill a near-certain try with a crucial cover tackle and racked up 17 tackles overall. Sparked Will Jordan’s try with a clever long kick in behind when New Zealand were scrambling.
14. Leroy Carter – 4
Missed several key tackles, including the one that opened the door for Ollie Lawrence’s try. Attempted to bounce back with smarter work out wide but never recovered from losing the aerial battle.
15. Will Jordan – 7
Swept up the positional errors around him but couldn’t plug every leak. Carried menace whenever he found space and finished well for his try, his 45th for New Zealand. Now within four of equalling Doug Howlett’s men’s record.
REPLACEMENTS
16. Samisoni Taukei’aho – 4 –
17. Tamaiti Williams – 4 – Munched in a few scrums and didn’t add the expected punch.
18. Pasilio Tosi – 4
19. Sam Darry – N/A
20. Wallace Sititi – 7 – Two lineout steals, tidy offloads and strong carries. Showed he should have started.
21. Cortez Ratima – 5
22. Anton Lienert-Brown – N/A
23. Damian McKenzie – 7 – Injected threat and tried to bend the game back, challenging Ford’s kicking and creating openings.
