Robertson wants improvement after All Blacks battle past England

Robertson wants improvement after All Blacks battle past England

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After his team overcame a deficit to defeat England in the second test and win the series 2-0, All Blacks coach Scott Robertson stated on Saturday that New Zealand needs to get better.

Attempts using the wing After winning 16–15 in Dunedin, New Zealand sealed a 24–17 triumph on Saturday in Auckland thanks to two goals from Mark Tele’a before halftime.

A spirited England side led 14-13 at halftime after tries by Tommy Freeman and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, then pinned New Zealand in their own half as they extended their advantage to 17-13.

Playmaker Beauden Barrett came off the bench to swing the momentum back to the All Blacks as he set up Telea's second try before Damian McKenzie landed two penalties.

Robertson remarked, "We still found a way, even though that is not the All Black standard."

We were confined to a corner and unable to escape.

"We weren't transferring what we trained onto the field, but we created enough opportunities at the end. I'm proud of that."

New Zealand play Fiji in San Diego next Saturday before the Rugby Championship starts in August.

Robertson hailed twice world player of the year Barrett whose running and kicking relieved the pressure on the All Blacks before he unpicked the England defence for the second Tele'a try.

"He's a world-class footballer," Robertson said.

"He's been great around the team and on the field he just confirmed how good he is to us."

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett admitted their line-out needed to improve after England disrupted and stole possession on several occasions.

"Well done to England, they've had two strong test matches against us," the captain said.

"We adapted well, we finally won the kick battle and we were able to get our noses in front.

"We want to do better than we did the last two times. I am excited to perform in Fiji in San Diego."

England's captain, Jamie George, stated later in the year that his team is excited to play the All Blacks in London.

George was really pleased with the players' effort.

Their November visit to Twickenham is eagerly anticipated. This squad really does not seem to have an upper limit.

"I believe that as a team, we have improved tremendously since the beginning. This English team has incredibly exciting times ahead of them." 

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