Steve Borthwick and Jamie George were both left lamenting “fine margins” after England fell agonisingly short of a first Test win in New Zealand for 21 years.
The Red Rose men delivered a spirited, battling display in the thrilling opening clash of their two-game series in Dunedin on Saturday, twice leading the All Blacks including with just over 15 minutes to go before two late Damian McKenzie penalties eventually secured a narrow 16-15 win for the hosts in Scott Robertson’s first fixture in charge.
