Ripped and Eng have it

Out to Telea on the left cutting back inside around halfway

McKenzie gets the match underway for NZ, taken by Mitchell who clears, Perofeta runs it back

The challenge has been laid down and kickoff is just moments away

Anthems concluded and it is time for the All Black Haka

The sides are out on the field, anthems to follow

New Zealand host England in the first of two tests. Head to head these sides have met on 43 occasions, with the All Blacks winning 33 to the eight by England to go along with two draws. The last encounter ended in a thrilling 25-25 draw at the end of 2022.