England vs New Zealand kick-off time and how to follow as Steve Borthwick's side begin Autumn Nations Series at Twickenham

10/30/2024 07:10 AM

England will begin their Autumn Nations Series campaign this Saturday afternoon as they take on New Zealand.

This competition was established in 2021 and provides a chance for the best in the world to compete over an entire month.

The Six Nations teams (England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales) are set to take on powerhouses such as New Zealand, South Africa, Australia and Argentina.

Fiji, Japan, Portugal and Georgia are all involved too as the Series ‘breathes new life’ into the Autumn Test window.

First up for England is a clash against the All Blacks as they meet for the first time since Steve Borthwick’s men were beaten twice in July.

England vs New Zealand: Kick-off time and how to follow

This Autumn Nations game will take place on Saturday, November 2.

It will be played at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.

Kick-off in England’s opening clash is scheduled for 3:10pm.

The action will be broadcast live on TNT Sports. You can find more details on how to sign up for TNT Sports and Discovery + here.

talkSPORT will also have regular updates from Twickenham, with Alfie Reynolds keeping up with the action.

To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream. 

You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

England vs New Zealand: Teams

England line-up

Starters: George Furbank, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, Henry Slade, Ollie Lawrence, Tommy Freeman, Marcus Smith, Ben Spencer; Ellis Genge, Jamie George (c), Will Stuart, Maro Itoje, George Martin, Chandler Cunningham-South, Tom Curry, Ben Earl.

Replacements: Theo Dan, Fin Baxter, Dan Cole, Nick Isiekwe, Ben Curry, Alex Dombrandt, Harry Randall, George Ford.

New Zealand squad

Forwards: Asafo Aumua, Codie Taylor, George Bell, Ethan De Groot, Tyrel Lomax, Fletcher Newell, Pasilio Tosi, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Tamaiti Williams, Scott Barrett (c), Tupou Vaa'i, Patrick Tuipulotu, Sam Darry, Ethan Blackadder, Sam Cane, Samipeni Finau, Luke Jacobson, Dalton Papali'i, Ardie Savea, Wallace Sititi.

Backs: TJ Perenara, Cortez Ratima, Cam Roigard, Beauden Barrett, Damian McKenzie, Jordie Barrett, David Havili, Rieko Ioane, Anton Lienert-Brown, Billy Proctor, Caleb Clarke, Will Jordan, Ruben Love, Stephen Perofeta, Sevu Reece, Mark Tele'a

England vs New Zealand: What has been said?

England coach Borthwick is looking forward to facing New Zealand in his side’s Autumn Series opener.

“We’re excited for the challenge of playing against one of the best teams in world rugby,” he said.

“We’ll need to be accurate, keep our discipline, and maintain a level of intensity throughout the match, from the first whistle to the final moment.

“With just two games at Allianz Stadium in our last 15, it’s fantastic to be returning to play in front of our home crowd again.

“The energy and passion of our supporters always gives the team an extra lift.”