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England 6 New Zealand 32: Johnson's men hit the self-destruct button

Daily Mail online | Sport (Free subscription) | 11/29/2008

... points.Scroll down for more Crusie control: New Zealand's Ma'a Nonu breaks clear of England's Tom Croft and James Haskell to touch down for the All BlacksEngland attempted to end a difficult autumn on a triumphant note when theyfaced Grand Slam-chasing New Zealand at Twickenham this afternoon.New team manager Johnson has endured a testing first month at the helm after presiding over heavy defeats...

England v All Blacks: Teams

Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 11/28/2008

... place-kicker than Cipriani.The change is one of three made by manager Martin Johnson.Flanker Tom Rees has been dropped to the bench, with Michael Lipman to start on the open-side, while Nick Kennedy returns to the second row in place of Tom Palmer.Sale prop Andrew Sheridan misses out with a neck injury but New Zealand-born inside centre Riki Flutey has recovered from a hamstring problem.On...

The Friday Rugby Quiz: England vs New Zealand special

Blood and Mud (Free subscription) | 11/28/2008

... complete the other two? Answers after the jump, don't forget to let us know how you got on.... 1. Tom Palmer 2. 32 - 31 3. Grant Fox 4. 120, the average score for each match is Dan Carter 20 - 15 England. Frightening. 5. 1978 and 2005

Kennedy is thrilled to Test himself

icWales (Free subscription) | 11/28/2008

... month but did not even make the 22 for the matches against Australia and South Africa.An injury to Tom Palmer, however, means the London Irish lock earns a recall against the All Blacks.Kennedy said: “When they put up the sheet and announced the team I was just over the moon.“New Zealand are the best team in the world at the moment.“I’ve been watching them for years.“Now I’ve got the chance...

• Kennedy thrilled by All Blacks clash - The Independent
• Kennedy to stake his claim - Planet Rugby

Kennedy thrilled by All Blacks clash

The Independent (Free subscription) | 11/27/2008

Nick Kennedy is determined to put in a performance which England team manager Martin Johnson cannot ignore against New Zealand in the final autumn Test at Twickenham on Saturday. The England second row forward scored a try on an impressive debut against the Pacific Islanders earlier this month but did not even make the 22 for the matches against Australia and South Africa. An injury to Tom Palmer,...

Kennedy to stake his claim

Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 11/27/2008

Nick Kennedy is determined to put in a performance which England team manager Martin Johnson cannot ignore against New Zealand in the final autumn Test at Twickenham on Saturday.The England second row forward scored a try on an impressive debut against the Pacific Islanders earlier this month but did not even make the 22 for the matches against Australia and South Africa. An injury to Tom Palmer,...