The All Blacks held on with 14 men, though, then shortly before the break hooker James benefited from a Whitney break after more weak Swansea defence for a try converted by Thomas.

BBC: Neath 22-22 Swansea

Gale maintained his 100% record by landing his fifth goal, adding a drop goal five minutes from the end before England hooker James Roby grabbed a last-minute consolation try for Saints, Jamie Foster kicking the conversion.

BBC: St Helens 16-27 Harlequins

Higham, in at hooker for James Roby, dived low and hard to grab the touchdown and five minutes later Keith Senior beat off winger Jason Nightingale and he passed into the supporting Burrow to give him a clear run to the line.

BBC: England 24-36 New Zealand