England keep calm despite loss

Eddie Jones has praised his players’ conduct when England were controversially denied a late try in an enthralling 16-15 defeat by New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday.

Sight of a famous victory appeared in the 76th minute as Sam Underhill grabbed a TJ Perenara clearance charged down by Courtney Lawes and turned Beauden Barrett inside out to cross in the corner.

However, referee Jerome Garces disallowed the try following intervention from TMO Marius Jonker, who judged Lawes to be offside.

“It’s difficult to swallow, but you have to and you have to respect the referee. That’s enormously important,” Jones told BBC Radio 5 Live.

“The players thought it was a try, but we are happy to follow what the TMO says. I was really proud of our players that they didn’t carry on on the field.

“They just got on with it and tried to win the game again.”

Wales beat Australia in a dour 9-6 triumph, while Ireland won 28-17 over Argentina.

Kieran Read of the All Blacks is pictured making a break.

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