England vs. New Zealand: Ranking the 6 Best Tries in Fixture's History

A match that stretches back more than a century, England and New Zealand stand as two of the world's most prominent features, one worthy representative from each side of the equator.

This weekend, Stuart Lancaster's side caps off their November international series against the world champions, each team hoping to maintain a winning streak (albeit differing greatly in length).

Earlier this week, New Zealand legend Zinzan Brooke spoke with QBE Rugby about the build-up to this weekend's clash.

With that much experience playing one another, the two rugby giants have seen some blockbuster encounters in their years, producing epic tries along the way.

Read on for a countdown of the best ahead of this weekend's Twickenham meeting.

Zinzan Brooke was speaking exclusively to QBErugby.com. For more great rugby videos and interviews, go to: www.qberugby.com.

6. Carl Hayman Counter, 2006

England did not go through a good patch of form when they played New Zealand between 2004 and 2010, losing nine consecutive meetings during a period of great All Blacks performance.

In classic New Zealand counter fashion, the 2006 side managed to put on a display of simple but effective rugby, going from their own half to the opposition try line in just a matter of seconds.

On this occasion, it was Carl Hayman who took the honour of finishing the move after Lewis Moody fumbled deep in enemy territory.

5. Rob Lloyd Finishes Sweet Passing Phase, 1967

Back in the days when men were men and one-armed lineout throws were still hip, England and New Zealand produced tries as fine as any other.

This Rob Lloyd effort in 1967 gave the All Blacks a taste of their own fast-twitch medicine, hitting the Southern Hemisphere giants with a slick passing try.

Pete Larter was up-and-at-'em with lightning pace, after which a quickly taken scrum provided the platform needed to get from Point A to Point B in less than 10 seconds.

Lloyd may have gotten the credit, but the likes of John Finlan and Colin Mcfadyean deserve just as much praise for their help in the attack.

4. Ben Cohen Cuts the Sweetest of Lines, 2002

Ben Cohen's first ever Test match against New Zealand was a rousing success for the winger, who registered this superb solo try in a 31-14 win over the All Blacks.

Just as New Zealand had suggested their defence was worthy to turn things around against the English, Cohen cut an unstoppable line through the opposition defence, gathering some serious pace to burst through any late efforts the All Blacks had of catching him late.

3. Jonny Wilkinson Keeps It Simple with the Boot, 2002

Ruck after ruck, stoppage after stoppage, England urged their way up the Twickenham pitch in 2002, with only a moment of inspiration being enough to get the English hosts past some rigid defending.

That's exactly what they got, thanks to Jonny Wilkinson, who stuck with what he knows best, finishing a superb chip-and-chase move under great enemy pressure.

2. Ma'a Nonu Long-Range Finish, 2008

Ma'a Nonu isn't known for beating around the bush, much preferring the direct route, as he showed in a 2008 thrashing of England.

In the last 10 minutes of the game, when lungs were feeling empty, Nonu that showed a whole lot of gas was left in his tank, penetrating a gap in the opposition line and ripping it apart.

Tom Croft does his best to make up for the turnover that happened just moments earlier, but Keven Mealamu's astute find for Nonu was too much to bear.

1. Jonah Lomu Does What He Does Best, 1995

Who else but the most iconic attacking figure in New Zealand history could boast the best score in a countdown of this type?

Just when it seemed like nothing was on his side, Jonah Lomu fashioned a chance, fending his way past two English defenders before crashing his way through the last man.

It's flash moments like this that often have the All Blacks legend regarded as the best player of all time, with England feeling the strain.