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England and New Zealand played out a thrilling 25-25 Draw at Twickenham on Saturday afternoon.
Eddie Jones' side were chasing the lead for much of the game, with a classy performance from Kiwi fly half Richie Mo’unga guiding the All Blacks to an early 17-3 lead in the first half.
Yet the story of the match was England's resilient comeback, with Freddie Stuart and Will Stuart both crashing over for two late tries to draw the hosts level.
SportsMail's ADAM HATHAWAY and DANIEL MATTHEWS grades the players from both teams at Twickenham.
A late try from Will Stuart saw England rescue a 25-25 draw in a dramatic game at Twickenham
Stuart crashed over with seconds left after Freddie Stewart scored just minutes earlier
ENGLAND
15. Freddie Steward 6
As usual solid under the high ball and took his try well when England finally attacked properly.
14. Jack Nowell 6
Under-fire defensively in the first half but managed to plug some of the gaps up but nothing on front foot.
13. Manu Tuilagi 5
No repeat of 2012. Couple of dents early in the second half before being replaced on 53 minutes.
Marcus Smith (right) took over the kicking duties after Owen Farrell appeared to suffer inury
12. Owen Farrell (capt) 100th England cap 5
Ankle injury late in first half impaired him but he carried on but no way to mark 100th England appearance.
11. Jonny May 7
England’s most threatening attacker, looked for work and a couple of decent breaks but got snuffed out.
10. Marcus Smith 4
Up against as England had no front foot ball but lively break in second half nearly.
Farrell earned his 100th cap for England but suffered an ankle injury that visibly hurt him
9. Jack van Poortvliet 3
Nightmare third start for youngster and interception pass on four minutes put England on back foot.
1. Ellis Genge 5
Got on the wrong end of a scrum penalty decision which led to Kiwis second try and no go forward carries.
2. Luke Cowan-Dickie 5
England’s line out misfired a couple of times and hookers take the blame but no much with ball in hand.
3. Kyle Sinckler 5
Part of an England scrum that was marched backwards and couple of times.
4. Maro Itoje 7
Back where he belongs in the second row and much better than last two weeks. Lively and close to scoring.
Sam Simmonds (right) swapped positions to play blindside and had a good game for England
5. Jonny Hill 5
Tougher day than against Japan last week and outplayed by two greats in Retallick and Whitelock 5
6. Sam Simmonds 7
First start at blindside flanker and got himself involved in midfield and wide. Decent in
