England Keeps Focus Away from All Blacks' Eden Park Legacy.

Posted 2 months ago

England is maintaining a focused approach as they prepare to face the All Blacks in Auckland's second Test on Saturday, with lock Alex Coles emphasizing that the team isn't overly concerned with New Zealand's formidable record at Eden Park.

The All Blacks have maintained an impressive unbeaten streak of 49 matches at Eden Park, spanning three decades.

England, looking to even the series after a close 16-15 loss in the opener in Dunedin, acknowledge the challenge but are keeping their focus on the upcoming match.

"We're aware of their record, but it's not dominating our preparation," Coles shared with BBC Sport.

The 24-year-old joined the action as a second-half substitute in Otago and cherished the intensity of being "right in the thick of it."

"It was my sixth cap, but it felt like a true Test match," he reflected. "The margins were razor-thin, and both teams were giving it everything."

"Playing against the All Blacks in New Zealand was personally amazing for me. I tried to absorb the moment when we arrived, but I didn't dwell on it too much. Once on the pitch, it's just another rugby game."