Ollie Pope creates selection confusion by thriving at No.6

CAMERON PONSONBY IN CHRISTCHURCH: England's vice-captain did little for his long-term ambitions to remain as the team's permanent No.3 by making 77 exciting and confident runs on day two of the first Test against New Zealand

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