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England produced one of their greatest-ever displays to storm into the Rugby World Cup 2019 final with a 19-7 victory over New Zealand that reduced the reigning champions to a rabble.
From the moment Manu Tuilagi crossed after 97 seconds an extraordinary match beckoned and the final scoreline did little justice to the domination of Eddie Jones’ men, who were superior in every single facet of the game.
New Zealand had won their previous 18 World Cup matches dating back to 2007 but at International Stadium Yokohama they were flattened by a juggernaut led by the unstoppable Maro Itoje.
England will face either South Africa or Wales in next Saturday’s final and having crushed the odds-on favourites to win the Webb Ellis Trophy, they will be expected to repeat their solitary triumph of 2003.
Relive the epic match in 100 incredible pictures below.
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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England vs New Zealand in 100 brilliant pictures England beat New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-final
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