Didn\u2019t see much ball down his edge, but still finished with 106m from eight carries. Nailed some tough conversions finishing seven of eight for the match.<\/p>\n
3. Matt Timoko – 6<\/p>\n
Dropped a simple pass when the Kiwis were hot on attack, searching for their fourth try, however, he made amends when he scored just before the break.<\/p>\n
1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad – 7<\/p>\n
Shifted to the centres and proved to be reliable as always. Scored a try in the second half. Stacey Jones might be forced to keep him there due to his impact in the position and Kini dominating at fullback.<\/p>\n
Casey McLean had another big game for the Kiwis. Photo \/ Photosport.<\/p>\n
4. Casey McLean – 8<\/p>\n
Made the break down the wing which led to the opening try, and scored one himself off a bomb. That\u2019s now seven tries in three tests. Did make a few errors but has already established himself as one of the most important players for the Kiwis, which is crazy to say early in his career.<\/p>\n
6. Dylan Brown – 7<\/p>\n
Another strong showing carrying the ball. Scored two tries and set up another two.<\/p>\n
7. Kieran Foran – 5<\/p>\n
A better showing from the veteran halfback after he was kept very quiet against Samoa a fortnight ago. His kicking was more accurate, which helped his side in the red zone.<\/p>\n
8. James Fisher-Harris – 5<\/p>\n
A quiet night for the Kiwis skipper but made his impact known when given opportunities.<\/p>\n
9. Phoenix Crossland – 6<\/p>\n
Was named to start in the absence of Jeremy Marshall-King and did struggle to stamp his mark. Made a team-high 34 tackles but missed four. Scored a try, which bumped his ranking up.<\/p>\n
Kiwis prop Moses Leota. Photo \/ Photosport.<\/p>\n
10. Moses Leota – 5<\/p>\n
Got through lots of gritty work, mainly in the opening exchanges when the match was a real arm wrestle.<\/p>\n
11. Briton Nikora – 6<\/p>\n
Another who was much-improved from the Samoa match, with his combination next to Kieran Foran looking more formidable.<\/p>\n
12. Isaiah Papali\u2019i – 7 <\/p>\n
Needed a bounce-back performance and he found it. Was involved in almost everything, finishing with 132m off 19 carries.<\/p>\n
13. Joseph Tapine – 7<\/p>\n
Gave away a penalty for a dangerous tackle and, if charged by the match review committee, could be in danger of missing the final. Did give the Kiwis lots of second-phase play with five offloads.<\/p>\n
Interchange<\/p>\n
14. Te Maire Martin – 3<\/p>\n
Came on for the final 20 minutes. Played hooker before switching to the halves for the final 12 minutes.<\/p>\n
Naufahu Whyte . Photo \/ Photosport.<\/p>\n
15. Naufahu Whyte – 8<\/p>\n
Immense off the bench again. A powerful carrier who bumps defenders off for fun. Finished with 182 run metres – 68 of those post-contact – and 15 tackles.<\/p>\n
16. Erin Clark – 5<\/p>\n
Was sin-binned right on halftime for a professional foul but bounced back with a strong showing.<\/p>\n
17. Xavier Willison – 6<\/p>\n
Made his test debut and didn\u2019t take long to make an impact. Finished with 115m. A key player for the Kiwis in the future.<\/p>\n