Victory matters at Twickenham - Mehrtens

New Zealand have selected a largely untested and inexperienced squad for their current tour of Europe, but veteran All Black Andrew Mehrtens believes victory in Saturday’s Test against England is vital ahead of the 2003 World Cup.

England have not beaten the Kiwis since 1993 but following a 30-16 loss to New Zealand at Twickenham in 1999, England have not lost in London, compiling a 15-match winning streak.