1 Ethan de Groot \u2014 5<\/p>\n
The scrum was inconsistent, though Codie Taylor was penalised more often. Gave away a scrum penalty shortly after half-time against a new front row before being replaced. Made a few strong carries into traffic whilst on the pitch.<\/p>\n
2 Codie Taylor \u2014 6<\/p>\n
Finished brilliantly for the opening try, finding a superb close-range line. His throwing was slightly shaky at times and he conceded a couple of brake-foot infringements at scrum time, but tackled well and carried strongly.<\/p>\n
Picked up a nasty head wound which he played on through before coming off after 48 minutes.<\/p>\n
3 Fletcher Newell \u2014 6<\/p>\n
Offered a few carries early on and earned a penalty against Ox Nche just before half-time. The scrum was not at its best, although he was less culpable than Taylor for the infringements. Replaced after 48 minutes.<\/p>\n
4 Patrick Tuipulotu \u2014 6<\/p>\n
This game marked Tuipulotu\u2019s first start against the Springboks before being replaced after 54 minutes.<\/p>\n
A quiet start gave way to a hugely influential spell before half-time, with multiple powerful carries helping the All Blacks build the phases that led to Jordan\u2019s try.<\/p>\n
He was busy defensively with 10 tackles and produced a brilliant offload just before Jordan\u2019s try.<\/p>\n
5 Sam Darry \u2014 7<\/p>\n
Worked tirelessly around the park, making 15 tackles and putting in a strong defensive shift. Was decent in the air from lineouts but was stepped by Morne van den Berg for the Springboks\u2019 try. Replaced after 57 minutes.<\/p>\n
6 Tupou Vaa\u2019i \u2014 6<\/p>\n
A mixed outing, with a needless early high-tackle penalty gifting the Springboks their opening points.<\/p>\n
He showed good awareness to win a turnover near his own line but missed a tackle in the build-up to Du Toit\u2019s try. Shifted into the second row with just over 20 minutes remaining.<\/p>\n
Was stepped far too easily by Kurt-Lee Arendse for his try, and was almost made to look like he wasn\u2019t trying.<\/p>\n
7 Ethan Blackadder \u2014 8<\/p>\n
Blackadder set the tone with a huge defensive effort, including a game-leading 26 tackles.<\/p>\n
Produced a powerful carry and excellent offload to Jordan, while his work rate was evident over the course of the game. <\/p>\n
Was overpowered for Du Toit\u2019s try but responded with a brilliant close-range finish of his own, capping an outstanding performance with his first Test try.<\/p>\n
8 Peter Lakai \u2014 7<\/p>\n
Lakai made an impact after switching from six to eight, showing plenty of energy with carries and some lovely touches.<\/p>\n
Returned from an early HIA and looked dangerous, including a superb line that went unrewarded. His side entry at a maul also handed the Boks penalty advantage that they scored from.<\/p>\n
Replacements<\/p>\n
16 Asafo Aumua \u2014 6<\/p>\n
17 Xavier Numia \u2014 6<\/p>\n
18 Tyrel Lomax \u2014 5<\/p>\n
19 Josh Lord \u2014 6<\/p>\n
20 Wallace Sititi \u2014 7<\/p>\n
21 Kyle Preston \u2014 6<\/p>\n
22 Rieko Ioane \u2014 6<\/p>\n
23 Beauden Barrett \u2014 7<\/p>\n
Played less than 10 minutes, although he did manage a try late on.<\/p>\n
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