England have not beaten the All Blacks at Twickenham since December 1, 2012 but in the 13 years that have followed they won the most important meeting of all between the sides.
For South Africa's 'bomb squad', now read England's 'Pom squad', as revealed by full-back Freddie Steward to Sky Sports this week.
If the 2025 Ashes are anything like the 2023 edition then we are in for an absolute treat.
England have made seven changes to their starting team for Saturday's Autumn Nations Series match against New Zealand, with Fin Smith missing out on the squad.
One of the enduring images and notions of the South Africa team which would go on to defend their 2019 Rugby World Cup title in France four years later was the self-styled 'bomb squad.'
England survived a scare against Fiji to come from behind and keep their noses in front before a late flourish to secure a 38-18 Autumn Nations Series victory.
In England's three Six Nations campaigns under Steve Borthwick, they have failed to lift the trophy nor even claimed a Triple Crown owing to defeats to Ireland (twice) and Scotland (twice). Yet, there is a palpable feeling things are turning for his side.
Marcus Smith has been brought in to start at full-back as one of seven changes for England in their Autumn Nations Series clash vs Fiji on Saturday.
England may be forced to rip up their back three plans for Saturday's clash with Fiji but will still be able to count on the player acclaimed as the new Jason Robinson.
Steve Borthwick revealed plans to utilise "ball of energy" Henry Pollock as a winger were in motion after his decisive try helped England put Australia to bed.
England head coach Steve Borthwick revealed that they have started preparing for Henry Pollock playing on the wing.
Henry Pollock emerged from the bench to score the crucial try as England began their Autumn Nations Series campaign with a scrappy 25-7 victory over Australia.
Steve Borthwick's England begin their 2025 autumn campaign on Saturday at home to Australia, with needle between the two sides building as the hosts responded to the Wallabies' 'whinging' jibes.
England have been plotting the downfall of Australia following a brainstorming session with the architects of 'Bazball'.
Two years out from the 2027 Rugby World Cup, England's attempt to scale Everest for a second time begins in earnest this autumn.
George Ford has edged Fin Smith in their battle for England fly-half duties against Australia with Marcus Smith missing the Allianz Stadium showdown altogether.
Teenage winger Noah Caluori has been selected in the England squad for the Autumn Nations Series.
The opening fixture of England's home Women's Rugby World Cup in 2025 against the USA drew a crowd of nearly 43,000 at Sunderland's Stadium of Light. The opening fixture of England's home World Cup in 2010 was attended by a maximum of 2,500 at Guildford's Surrey Sports Park.
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