England's fans may be outnumbered but those present are in good spirits ahead of the first Test against the All Blacks in Auckland

England take an early 6-3 lead but the All Blacks strike when Conrad Smith gathers a chip to score near the posts

Star fly-half Dan Carter then joins the party as he scores after a fine scissors move as the All Blacks cut loose to lead 23-6

Mike Tindall is back for England for the first time since February but he is well marshalled by the New Zealand defence as England struggle

New Zealand run in second-half tries from Mils Muliaina (right) and Sitiveni Sivivatu as they cruise to a 37-20 victory

Australia face Ireland in Melbourne's Telstra Dome and the hosts take an early lead when Berrick Barnes touches down

Ireland struggle to cope with Australia's pace and power but only trail 15-7 at half-time

Ireland refuse to give in and they cut the gap to 18-12 through captain Brian O'Driscoll, but the Wallabies hold on for a narrow victory

To Pretoria, where Wales are hoping to avenge their first Test defeat by South Africa, with Shane Williams leading the charge

South Africa take the lead through scores from Jean de Villiers and Ricky Januarie, who bustles over on 17 minutes

But a moment of genius from Shane Williams sees the fleet-footed winger leave four defenders in his wake for a brilliant score

South Africa edge ahead through De Villiers' second try, although Wales' Stephen Jones has a thing or two to say about the score

And even though Wales keep local hero Bryan Habana at bay two late tries see the hosts run out 37-21 winners, taking the series 2-0

Scotland start well against Argentina in Buenos Aires and Chris Paterson marks his record 88th cap by kicking two early penalties

Ross Ford's first-half try gives Scotland the dream start but after the break Juan Fernandez Lobbe muscles over to give the Pumas hope

Graeme Morrison converts a superb breakaway as Scotland prevail 26-14 and claim their first win against Argentina since 1990