#2. Scott Barrett (New Zealand)<\/p>\n
Scott Barrett had a quiet night, lacking the energy and presence he showed in previous matches. He made few carries and tackles early on, and his lineout performance was inconsistent at 69% success. While he provided reliable defensive work and calm decision-making around the contact area, he struggled to impose himself as captain and could not rally the team during a heavy defeat. His leadership was steady but unspectacular, and he wasn\u2019t able to make a significant impact on the game.<\/p>\n
Rugby Pass 5\/10: <\/a>\u201cA quiet night for the captain who looked a little tired after last week. The game plan played away from him too. A lot of ball played out the back. Three tackles through the first hour, and three carries. Didn\u2019t have the same energy as last week and wasn\u2019t able to pressure the Bok lineout as much.\u201d<\/p>\n FloRugby 5\/10:<\/a> \u201cBattled hard with 11 tackles, one lineout win and 11 metres carried. Tried to set standards as captain, but couldn\u2019t rally a side well beaten.\u201d<\/p>\n Stuff 5\/10: <\/a>\u201cWill be left shellshocked after being the captain to lead the All Black\u2019s to biggest-ever defeat. Couldn\u2019t impose himself on the contest, while lineout (69%) wobbled.\u201d<\/p>\n RUCK 5.5\/10<\/a>: \u201cLed from the front with consistent defensive work. Not flashy, but effective in the engine room. Helped steer the side through tricky patches with calm decision-making and effort around the contact area. In terms of captain\u2019s w<\/p>\n #3. Beauden Barrett (New Zealand) <\/p>\n With high-ball catches, wide passes, and missed tackles. He made 10 tackles and contributed some offloads, but he could not spark the attack or gain control in a challenging game. His experience helped maintain structure, yet he was unable to turn the match or provide the attacking spark he once could.<\/p>\n Stuff 4\/10: \u201cHeart-in-mouth passing wide in own in-goal, while struggled on some high-ball takes. Solid clearances off the boot but could not ignite attack. Skinned by Hooker late-on in one of five missed tackles.\u201d<\/p>\n RUCK 5.5\/10:<\/a> \u201cDidn\u2019t grab the headlines but played a smart game, often making clever decisions that went unnoticed. Kept the backline ticking and provided plenty of experience in a backline with newer combinations.\u201d<\/p>\n FloRugby 5\/10:<\/a> \u201cKicked loosely and struggled for control. Ten tackles, two offloads and 35 metres from 10 carries, but couldn\u2019t spark the attack under suffocating pressure. At this stage of his career, he doesn\u2019t quite spark an attack like he used to if his pack aren\u2019t dominant.\u201d<\/p>\n CONTINUES ON PAGE THREE<\/a><\/p>\n Like this:<\/p>\n Like Loading…<\/p>\n