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FIRST TEST, Auckland 1/2
England fought back after a poor start
in the morning to restrict New Zealand
to 233-5 at close of play.
They had to wait until the afternoon
before the pacemjn finally found their
rhythm with Dominic Cork bouncing back
to fitness as hj grabbed two wickets.
Blair Pocock made a Test best score of
70 and Stephen Fleming played a solid
innings to remain unbeaten on 58.
England had a scare when Alec Stewart
dislocated a finger as he dived to stop
a delivery but was able to carry on.
NEW ZEALAND v ENGLAND SCORECARD 341
Rugby 370 Football 302CRacing 660
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FIRST TEST, Auckland (Day 1) 2/2
Coach David Lloyd called for greater
consistency from England's sjamjrs
after a poor start against New Zealand.
He said: "Bowling first was exactly the
right option but we just didn't take
advantage of conditions.
"It was difficult to see that they were
th s me bowl s who had pj form so
well in our last two matches."
Lloyd added: "You simply have to put
the ball in the right areas, but there
was a lack of consistency. We did fight
back later, but New Zealand shaded it."
NEW ZEALAND v ENGLAND SCORECARD 341
Rugby 370 Football 302 Racing 660
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