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All Blacks too strong for England

Nov 29 2008

England hit the self-destruct button as New Zealand secured a third Grand Slam with a 32-6 victory at Twickenham.

Mils Muliaina crossed twice and man-of-the-match Ma'a Nonu once, while Dan Carter - who uncharacteristically missed five shots at goal - kicked 17 points.

But the scoreline failed to do England justice with terrible discipline - topped by four yellow cards - marring their best display of the autumn.

A one-sided final quarter distorted what was otherwise a full-blooded encounter, which saw Toby Flood and Delon Armitage kick a penalty each for England.

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