The All Blacks secured a hard-fought 24-17 victory over England in Auckland, with wing Mark Tele’a scoring two crucial tries. New Zealand had to come from behind to win, showing mental fortitude and resilience, ultimately claiming a 2-0 series win. England pushed hard, with fly-half Marcus Smith excelling, but fell short despite needing a converted try for a draw in the final moments. The match saw intense moments, including a controversial obstruction call by the referee that decided the game in favor of the All Blacks.