England's coach Eddie Jones says it took two and a half years to prepare for last night's 19-7 Rugby World Cup semifinal win over the All Blacks.
England put on one of the greatest Rugby World Cup performances to defeat defending champion New Zealand and book its place in the final for the first time since 2007.
England led 10-nil at halftime.
After the match, Jones told reporters that their aim is to be the best team in the world and now they have the opportunity to do that next week.
On to next week 👊
— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) October 26, 2019
Read Eddie's full reaction ➡️ https://t.co/g6ouaMf0iP#CarryThemHome #RWC2019 pic.twitter.com/Hb9XiPrP44
He says the thing about playing New Zealand is that you might beat them on the scoreboard but you never actually beat them and people saw that when the All Blacks fought till the end of the game.
From the very first whistle, England proved too strong, too fast and too skillful as the All Blacks struggled under 80 minutes of intense and brutal pressure from England.
It was the first time England had ever beaten New Zealand in a Rugby World Cup match, ending the All Blacks' record 18-match winning streak at the Rugby World Cup, a run stretching back to 2011.
England will face Wales or South Africa next Saturday in the Rugby World Cup final.
A match to remember for @SGUnderhill 🙌
— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) October 26, 2019
Here is what he had to say in the changing rooms 🌹 pic.twitter.com/XtlFWWhbMh
Manu Tuilagi scored for England in the second minute after a superb England team move.
England's Ben Youngs and Sam Underhill both had tries ruled out.
Ardie Savea's try for the All Blacks cut England's lead but four George Ford penalties sealed the win.
Rugby is a game of respect 🤝
— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) October 26, 2019
If you're not already involved at your local club, it's time to https://t.co/xY8FA5pGuH 👊 pic.twitter.com/T1kXyfQ0ZJ
South Africa will face Wales in the second semifinal at 9 o'clock tonight.
