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This was more than a defeat for the All Blacks - it felt like the death of an idea: England's historic triumph at Twickenham showed New Zealand have lost their aura, identity and greatness, writes OLIVER HOLT

Daily Mail 1 min read 3 hours ago

OLIVER HOLT AT TWICKENHAM: Where have you gone Jonah Lomu? Where have you gone Dan Carter, and Ma'a Nonu, Sean Fitzpatrick? A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
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