New Zealand head coach Scott Robertson insists the All Blacks will draw on their dominance over England once they conflict on Saturday, declaring “historical past issues”.
New Zealand haven’t misplaced to England because the semi-finals of the 2019 World Cup, securing a draw and three wins of their 4 conferences since. Their most up-to-date defeat at Allianz Stadium was 13 years in the past.
“Historical past issues and the way you’ve achieved it. We’ll replicate on that, but additionally what’s occurred since,” Robertson mentioned.
“The tightness of the video games and what it’s to play like at Twickenham and the event of all of it. We’re grateful to be right here.
“You have a look at what different groups have achieved earlier than and the way we are able to faucet into that. So sure, we have a look at the historical past.”
For all their ascendancy in the fixture, the All Blacks’ three victories in 2024 came with a combined winning margin of just 10 points and it is England who enter Saturday’s collision as bookmakers’ favourite.
“It’s pleasing that you can stay tough and find a way. That’s good, you can use that on the belief side of it,” Robertson said.
“But you know, in Test matches you’ve got to start again and go right back to your preparation from the start.”
Captain Scott Barrett might be concerned in opposition to England as he nears restoration from the leg wound sustained within the 26-13 victory over Ireland in Chicago.
“Scott Barrett is making nice progress. Tuesday’s coaching is vital for him to get by to be accessible, however he’s monitoring effectively,” Robertson mentioned.
Caleb Clarke will miss the match as he begins a 12-day stand down interval for the concussion sustained in 25-17 victory over Scotland on Saturday.
