💨 Abstract

England lost to New Zealand 24-22 despite holding an eight-point lead with an hour remaining, marking their fourth close game loss in five matches. Coach Steve Borthwick acknowledged the need for improvement in closing out tight matches, but commended his team's smart play. Despite George Ford's missed drop-goal attempt, Borthwick attributed the defeat to a narrow margin and the nature of test rugby.

Courtesy: theprint.in