All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is confident his team will be ready for Saturday's clash with England at Twickenham after a side featuring a mix of youth and experience eased to victory over Japan in Yokohama on Saturday.
Rugby Union - Japan v New Zealand - Yokohama International Stadium, Yokohama, Japan - October 26, 2024 New Zealand coach Scott Robertson before the match REUTERS/Kim Kyung-HoonAll Blacks coach Scott Robertson is confident his team will be ready for Saturday's clash with England at Twickenham after a side featuring a mix of youth and experience eased to victory over Japan in Yokohama on Saturday.
"A couple of guys will be starting next week, it gives them valuable game time," Robertson said of his likely lineup to face Steve Borthwick's side."A couple of guys coming back from injury came in. New Zealand face England on Saturday before taking on Ireland, France and Italy in successive weeks in November, with Robertson bullish about the quality of the squad he will have available.
New Zealand and England have already met twice this year, with the All Blacks shading both tests in Dunedin and Auckland.
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