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World Cup semifinal scar tissue, 2022 turmoil surround All Blacks in England finale

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World Cup semifinal scar tissue, 2022 turmoil surround All Blacks in England finale

All Blacks lost to England in the 2019 World Cup semifinal in Yokohama. The All Blacks have since won six straight matches. They are playing England at Twickenham on Saturday. Aaron Smith believes the All Black's current season is better than the previous one. He believes that the team has been through more pain this year than in previous years. Ian Foster was forced to axe two assistant coaches. Jason Ryan and Joe Schmidt were promoted. It was the first home series loss against Ireland in 27 years and the maiden home defeat to the Pumas.

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