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Appalling conditions in New Plymouth lead to early handling errors with England looking for the early initiative

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Dan Luger leads an England attack after New Zealand Maori take a 3-0 lead in the sixth minute

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New Zealand Maori Ryan Nicholas is forced back by Andy Hazell as England's forwards apply the pressure

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England's dominance up front results in the game's opening try with Simon Shaw driven over by the powerful pack

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England continue to probe the Maori defence after Shaw's try with winger James Simpson-Daniel creating openings

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Andy Gomarsall delivers a quick pass after replacing Kyran Bracken, as England look to build on their 10-6 half-time lead

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Bruce Robbins sprints clear as New Zealand Maori look to take advantage of a sustained period of pressure

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England scrum-half Gomarsall impresses in the last quarter of the match and is rewarded with an opportunist try late on

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Paul Grayson completes a personal tally of 13 points with the conversion of Gomarsall's try to complete England's 23-9 win

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England coach Clive Woodward is delighted with his side's win as the focus now switches to Saturday's All Blacks clash