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England’s Test series v New Zealand: Date, kick-off time and TV channel
Ten years on from their last tour of New Zealand, England head to Auckland in hopes of an improvement on the 3-0 series loss they endured in 2014.
The series could prove to be Steve Borthwick’s biggest test as head coach since taking the helm in December 2022. It is the first time England have faced the All Blacks during his tenure.
In an exclusive interview with Telegraph Sport, the new All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson said he hopes England will play an expansive style of rugby.
When are the games?
Saturday, July 6 - 8.05am (UK time)
Saturday, July 13 - 8.05am (UK time)
The opening match comes just a month after the final game of the Gallagher Premiership, amid player welfare concerns. As previously reported by Telegraph Sport, Maro Itoje is set to break the 2,400 minute game-limit that was agreed between the Rugby Football Union, Premiership Rugby and the Rugby Players’ Association in 2018.
Where will the games be played?
Borthwick’s side will open the series at Forsyth Barr Stadium on Saturday, July 6 at 8:05am (UK time), which is 7.05pm local time. The All Blacks played their first Test at the stadium in 2012 against South Africa, with the home team winning 21-11.
The second match is a week later, at Eden Park, the spiritual home of New Zealand rugby.
How can I watch the match?
There will be live TV coverage of the game on Sky Sports, with build-up beginning at 7:30am (UK time) on both Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Action.
Alternatively, you can bookmark this page and return on July 6 to follow Telegraph Sport’s live blog.
What is the England team news?
Notably Tom Curry got the call-up for this set of England fixtures, making his first appearance in an England shirt since the World Cup against Japan. The flanker has suffered with a tough rehabilitation period following a hip injury which he himself described as a “car crash”.
He is joined by Immanuel Feyi-Waboso and Chandler Cunningham-South, two 21-year-olds who impressed greatly in England’s most recent fixture against Japan.
Saracens lock Nick Isiekwe has been called up to replace Charlie Ewels, after he received a two-match ban for his red card against Japan.
What is the New Zealand team news?
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has appointed Scott Barrett as captain, and included five uncapped players in his first New Zealand squad.
Barrett’s brothers Beauden and Jordie join him in the side, as well reigning World Player of the Year Ardie Savea, and up-and-coming No 8 Wallace Sititi.
Sititi is joined by George Bell, Pasilio Tosi, Cortez Ratima, and Billy Proctor in receiving their first call-ups to the side.
What are the odds?
England to win: 3/1
New Zealand to win: 2/9
Draw: 20/1
Odds correct as of June 24
