England Player Ratings vs. All Blacks: Pom Squad Strikes Again
England Player Ratings vs. All Blacks: Pom Squad Strikes Again
Here are the player ratings for England's 33-19 win over the All Blacks at Twickenham. See full analysis of standout players, key moments and more.
England delivered its most assured performance under Steve Borthwick, recovering from a shaky first half defensively to dominate the All Blacks physically, tactically and emotionally with a 33-19 victory at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.
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England's ability to fix the defensive spacing issues after the break, sharpen its attacking shape and lean into George Ford’s control shifted the match entirely.
Lee Blackett’s influence on England’s attack already is impossible to ignore, while the bench again proved a decisive advantage.
Here is how England's players fared against the All Blacks:
1 Fin Baxter – 8
The loosehead showed a level of composure that belied his experience.
Baxter scrummaged cleanly, held the middle of the defensive line and added 14 important tackles.
This was a quietly authoritative performance from the young Harlequin that strengthens his case to be England's long-term first choice in the No. 1 shirt.
2 Jamie George – 8
England's former skipper brought his trademark leadership in a match that threatened to unspool early.
George’s line-out accuracy and calm manner helped the English players steady themselves during New Zealand’s early momentum.
He defended tirelessly and kept the pack aligned through pressure moments.
3 Joe Heyes – 8.5
England’s tighthead enjoyed one of his best outings in white.
His scrum work was rock-solid, applying pressure that only increased as the match went on.
Heyes also carried well and put himself about defensively, offering consistent impact.
4 Maro Itoje – 9
The heartbeat of England’s defensive effort once again.
Itoje made 22 tackles, pinched turnovers and constantly disrupted New Zealand’s rhythm.
Beyond the raw numbers, his organizational presence was essential in fixing England’s early issues in the wide channels.
5 Alex Coles – 8
A lock who did enormous unseen work, Coles disrupted New Zealand’s line-out, cleaned out with aggression and kept England’s defense connected.
His all-round contribution was exactly what England required from its second row.
6 Guy Pepper – 7.5
The openside brought energy and intent from the first whistle.
Pepper made 16 tackles and hunted breakdowns all evening, showing the disruptive traits that make him such a compelling talent.
Some rough edges remain, but the upside is clear.
7 Sam Underhill – 7.5
Underhill’s physical presence was evident in every collision.
His try showcased his determination, but the bulk of his contribution came through his defensive clarity and ability to close down New Zealand’s carriers around the fringes.
A highly dependable shift.
8 Ben Earl – 8
England leaned heavily on Earl’s ability to generate momentum.
With 20 carries and a heap of defensive involvements, he was central to England’s overall tempo.
His intensity rarely dipped, and he remains one of England’s true tone-setters.
9 Alex Mitchell – 9
The scrumhalf dictated pace beautifully as the match wore on.
Mitchell identified where England needed to attack and shifted the ball accordingly, avoiding the predictable patterns of the first half.
His kicking, tempo variation and control were first-rate.
10 George Ford – 9.5
Ford ran the game with complete assurance.
His two drop goals were huge psychological blows to New Zealand, but his distribution and decision-making were just as ruthless.
England moved off its cues with confidence, and the team grew around its authority.
11 Immanuel Feyi Waboso – 7
Electric with the ball and a genuine line-breaking presence.
His defensive misread for New Zealand’s second try was costly, but he recovered well and made several important contributions in attack.
A mixed outing, but the ceiling is obvious.
12 Fraser Dingwall – 8.5
The inside center offered balance and control throughout.
Dingwall carried with conviction but also linked play in a way that kept England’s shape flowing.
Defensively, he read New Zealand’s patterns well, giving England stability in a key channel.
13 Ollie Lawrence – 8.5
England’s primary strike runner in midfield caused New Zealand constant problems.
Lawrence beat four defenders and consistently won the collision in tight spaces.
His defensive work was sharp, too, helping shut down New Zealand’s midfield threats.
14 Tom Roebuck – 9
A statement performance.
Roebuck’s finishing was clinical, his aerial work excellent and his off-ball running constant.
England has found a genuine option here, and he delivered in every facet of the game.
15 Freddie Steward – 5
This match exposed some structural limitations in Steward’s attacking game.
While he remained steady under the high ball, his lack of creativity disrupted England’s backfield flow.
Too many possessions stalled through him, leaving questions about his long-term fit.
Replacements
16 Luke Cowan Dickie – 8
The hooker injected precisely the aggression England needed.
His carrying was forceful, and his defensive appetite helped maintain England’s energy late on.
A strong, impactful showing.
17 Ellis Genge – 7.5
Genge immediately increased the physical tone.
He carried strongly, scrummaged well and looked eager to impose himself.
A trademark influence off the bench.
18 Will Stuart – 7.5
A steadying presence.
Stuart tightened the scrum, offered clean defensive work and ensured England finished the game with control in the tight channels.
19 Chandler Cunningham South – N/A
On too late to influence the match.
20 Tom Curry – 7.5
Curry brought defensive intensity and organizational clarity instantly.
His breakdown work and physicality helped England close the match out.
A polished return.
21 Henry Pollock – 8.5
A bright, lively cameo.
Pollock added a dynamic burst to England’s attack and once again proved that he is made for the big stage.
It's crazy to think he is still just 20 years old, given the 18 months he's had.
While he will want to be a starter, he is the ultimate bench weapon for Steve Borthwick.
22 Ben Spencer – 6
A brief shift with limited involvement.
Kept structure intact and avoided errors.
23 Marcus Smith – 8
The Harlequin magician's introduction transformed England’s tempo.
He played flat, threatened defenders and injected life into England’s late attack.
His influence is only growing.
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