By BRENDAN GALLAGHER
NEW ZEALAND, shocked at their failure to reach the 2014 final, finally erased that stain from their memories with a powerhouse performance in the second half that England simply could not match.
Five of New Zealand’s seven tries came after the break as they moved smoothly up through the gears with their inspired pack providing the platform for the sweetest of wins.
England had provided stern opposition for the first 40 minutes, indeed they led at half-time, but although their heads never dropped and they took what chances came their way the prospect of victory g...
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