By BEN JAYCOCK
England............................... 31pts
Tries: Kildunne 3, Cokayne 13, 32, 54; M Packer 21
Conversions: Scarratt 4, 15, 33
New Zealand.................... 34pts
Tries: Ponsonby 18, Leti-I’iga 25, 71; Rule 40, Waaka 41, Murray 49
Conversions: Holmes 20, 26
It was heartbreak for England as their 30-game winning run came to an end in Auckland as a thrilling contest ended with the Black Ferns securing back-to-back World Cup triumphs, and a sixth overall.
With 30 seconds to play and trailing by three points, Simon Middleton’s side – aplayer down since the 17th minute aft...
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