The lowdown on England’s stunning victory over the All Blacks

All the questions and answers around the win.

Published Oct 26, 2019

England surged into the World Cup final with a remarkable 19-7 victory over New Zealand at International Stadium Yokohama.

Here, the PA news agency looks at the questions and answers around the win.

So what happened?

Sam Underhill had a try chalked off (Ashley Western/PA)

Were England outstanding or New Zealand poor?

England dominated the semi-final (Adam Davy/PA)

Where was the game won?

Manu Tuilagi's early try set up England's victory — Manu Tuilagi’s early try set up England’s victory (Ashley Western/PA)

What was the impact of facing down the Haka?

England took a unique approach to facing the Haka (Adam Davy/PA)

What about New Zealand’s tactics?

Steve Hansen admitted he got his tactics wrong (David Davies/PA)

So what happens now?

South Africa and Wales clash in the second semi-final on Sunday and England will meet the winners. Having smashed the All Blacks, they will enter the Yokohama showdown as favourites.