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Opinion - The weekend game with predictable, former powerhouse England underlines the dangers of planning tests too far ahead, writes Jamie Wall

Coach Steve Hansen believes New Zealand's clash with England on Saturday is bigger than last year's series against the British and Irish Lions.

Chris Ashton has taken the long way round back to the England team but timed his return just right as he prepares to start his first international for four years against New Zealand in the most…

It's only a few days until kick off in one of the biggest All Black games of the season, against England at Twickenham. So what are the English press saying?

Young stars Damian McKenzie and Jack Goodhue face the biggest test of their careers after being named to start for the All Blacks against England at Twickenham this weekend.

Maro Itoje will be instructed to carry the fight to the All Blacks using a confrontational style that England accept risks incurring the referee's wrath.

England flanker Brad Shields says it will be a case of 'enemies on the field and best friends off it' when he faces the All Blacks at Twickenham this weekend.

There have been 41 matches played between England and the All Blacks and the score stands at 33-7 to New Zealand with one draw. We look at 10 of the best moments. Video

The former Hurricanes skipper Brad Shields remains in contention to play against the All Blacks as England coach Eddie Jones trimmed his squad to 25.

Eddie Jones is impatient for New Zealand's visit to Twickenham after declaring England ready to prove themselves against the benchmark in world rugby.

England have edged the Kiwis with a thrilling come-from-behind 20-14 victory in the second rugby league test at Anfield.

New Zealand coach Michael Maguire is warning his players to be wary of the threat posed by Sam Tomkins, a player he calls "a rubber man", in the test series against England.

England can be the team to stop the All Blacks winning a third successive Rugby World Cup, but pressure could weigh them down if they do not get positive results in the autumn internationals.

England have lost another player ahead of the November rugby internationals with Harlequins flanker Chris Robshaw ruled out after having knee surgery.

There are five newcomers named in the England rugby league squad for the Test series against New Zealand starting at the end of the month.

England all-rounder Ben Stokes and batsman Alex Hales have been charged with bringing the game into disrepute for a fracas outside a Bristol nightclub a year ago.

Former All Blacks coach John Mitchell has been appointed as England's defence coach until the end of next year's Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Commonwealth Games champions England have proven too accurate and consistent for Noeline Taurua's new-look Silver Ferns, winning their Quad Series opener in Auckland 52-39 in their biggest-ever…