New Zealand Defeats England 24-17 to Secure 2-0 Series Win at Eden Park

Jul 13, 2024, 07:54 AM

New Zealand defeated England 24-17 in the second Test at Eden Park, securing a 2-0 series win and extending their unbeaten streak at the venue to 30 years. Beauden Barrett played a pivotal role, coming off the bench to change the game's momentum with crucial plays in both attack and defense. England led 14-13 at halftime, thanks to a strong performance from Marcus Smith, who set up tries with pinpoint crossfield kicks. However, New Zealand's resilience and strategic plays in the second half, including a try by Mark Tele'a, ultimately sealed the victory. Despite the loss, England showed significant improvement and put immense pressure on the All Blacks throughout the match.