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New Zealand call up Tom Taylor and Hika Elliot ahead of England Test

World champions New Zealand have called up Tom Taylor and Hika Elliot ahead of Saturday's clash against England at Twickenham.

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New Zealand are now unbeaten in 20 Tests in the wake of their win in Wales and Hansen has praised the team's ability to stay level-headed, although he is unwilling to say they are better than their '67 all-conquering side. "What I like about this team is that they want to play rugby, and they are very humble guys in terms of how they give their time," he continued. "The best (New Zealand) side I ever saw was the 1967 side. If people think we are (better), then that is something I will leave up to them. "We can get better, and we have to - otherwise we will get passed. We were pretty clinical for the first 60-65 minutes (against Wales). We did things pretty well and took our opportunities. "In the last 20 minutes, we lost our way a bit and kicked away a bit too much ball. But overall, for our second-last game of the season I thought it was 10 out of 10."

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