England player ratings vs New Zealand: 2022 Autumn Nations Series

Saturday, 19 November 2022 at 19:24

byRugby Rucker

England player ratings vs New Zealand as Eddie Jones men fought back to draw at Twickenham.

It was a nightmare start for the hosts as tries from flanker Dalton Papali'i and hooker Codie Taylor gave the All Blacks an early 14-0 lead.

Owen Farrell, who was winning his 100th cap today, and Jordie Barrett exchanged penalties as the visitors went into the break leading 17-3.

Marcus Smith narrowed the gap with a three-pointer before Rieko Ioane scored the visitors third try to take the All Blacks 16 points clear.

Two-time World Player of the Year Beauden Barrett completed the away sides tally with a fantastic drop-goal before tries from Will Stuart and Freddie Steward set up a grandstand finish.

Stuart, who had never scored a try, then grabbed his second with Smith converting to secure the draw, 25-25.

Scroll down for the England player ratings vs New Zealand.

Key stats:

Most carries: Billy Vunipola - 11
Most metres: Jonny May - 77
Most tackles: Tom Curry - 14
Missed tackles: Ellis Genge - 4
Turnovers won: Jack Nowell - 1
Defenders beaten: Tom Curry - 3
Offloads: Dave Ribbans - 2

England player ratings vs New Zealand:

In five words or less

15. Freddie Steward: Came alive late on. Class. 8

Freddie Steward of England is tackled by Ardie Savea of New Zealand during the Autumn International Series match between England and New Zealand at Twickenham, London on 19 November 2022 (Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK)

14. Jack Nowell (VC): Targeted. Defended decently throughout. 6

13. Manu Tuilagi: Limited impact. Some good carries. 6

12. Owen Farrell (C): Gave everything. Played through injury. 8

Owen Farrell of England takes a penalty kick during the Autumn International Series match between England and New Zealand at Twickenham, London on 19 November 2022 (Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK)

11. Jonny May: England's tactics don't suite him. 6

Jonny May of England is tackled by Mark Telea of New Zealand during the Autumn International Series match between England and New Zealand at Twickenham, London on 19 November 2022 (Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK)

10. Marcus Smith: Led the fightback. Kicked well. 8

Marcus Smith of England warms up before the Autumn International Series match between England and New Zealand at Twickenham, London on 19 November 2022 (Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK)

9. Jack van Poortvliet: Absolute nightmare. Baptism of fire. 4

Jack van Poortvliet of England is tackled by Richie Mo’unga of New Zealand during the Autumn International Series match between England and New Zealand at Twickenham, London on 19 November 2022 (Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK)

1. Ellis Genge (VC): Very lucky on the headbutt. 5

2. Luke Cowan-Dickie: Has had better days. 5

3. Kyle Sinckler: Never give up the fight. 6

Kyle Sinckler of England during the Autumn International Series match between England and New Zealand at Twickenham, London on 19 November 2022 (Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK)

4. Maro Itoje: Looked lost. Tackled alright. 6

Maro Itoje of England relies the ball from a line out during the Autumn International Series match between England and New Zealand at Twickenham, London on 19 November 2022 (Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK)

5. Jonny Hill: Tried his best. 7

Jonny Hill of England is tackled by Rieko Ioane of New Zealand during the Autumn International Series match between England and New Zealand at Twickenham, London on 19 November 2022 (Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK)

6. Sam Simmonds: Not a flanker. Tough evening. 5

7. Tom Curry: England's only flanker. Made tackles. 8

Tom Curry of England runs at Samuel Whitelock of New Zealand during the Autumn International Series match between England and New Zealand at Twickenham, London on 19 November 2022 (Photo: Micah Crook/PPAUK)

8. Billy Vunipola: Conceded dumb penalties. Bad day. 4