Just before the 10-minute mark the forecast rain began to fall but England soon opened the scoring through the boot of Wilkinson after All Blacks captain Richie McCaw infringed at a ruck.

BBC: England 6-19 New Zealand

Thursday's rain-hit session at the Catalunya circuit saw Australia's Mark Webber record the fastest time after conditions dried out in the afternoon.

CNN: STORY HIGHLIGHTS

Torrential rain forced the referee to take the players from the field just after the hour mark.

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