Ireland’s 23-13 loss to New Zealand on Friday in Dublin has not only ended their 19-match winning streak at Lansdowne Road but also stripped them of the coveted No.1 position in the world rugby rankings.
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell expressed disappointment following his team’s 23-13 loss to New Zealand, which ended their remarkable 19-match home winning streak at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium.
Saturday’s 24-22 loss to New Zealand was yet another game which England should have won - and it is a narrative that Borthwick’s side need to shake off.
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England captain Jamie George has described Joe Marler’s ‘haka jibe’ as ‘classic Joe’ and admitted it may have ‘prodded the bear’ ahead of Saturday’s Autumn Nations Series opener against New Zealand.
George Ford has been called up to the England squad ahead of their autumn opener against New Zealand on November 2, while Ollie Chessum has been ruled out with a knee injury.
Rob Baxter's side have been boosted by the return of Slade who is set to play his first competitive match of the season with England's Autumn Nations Series campaign just around the corner.