In a thrilling encounter at Murrayfield, the All Blacks clinched a 25-17 victory over Scotland. Despite some disruptions, a trio in the back-row prominently featured, providing a solution to the ongoing selection dilemma. Here’s how each player fared in the match.
Fullback Will Jordan broke his dry spell with a pivotal play, thanks to Wallace Sititi's setup, but lost steam post-break, scoring a 6. On the wing, Leroy Carter faced disciplinary issues with a yellow card for a cynical trip, earning a 5. Centre Leicester Fainga’anuku delivered a powerhouse performance reminiscent of a forward, meriting an 8. Quinn Tupaea, filling in for Jordie Barrett, showed promise in his roles, scoring a 6.
Caleb Clarke was a significant force until an injury curtailed his contribution, also scoring a 6. Fly-half Beauden Barrett orchestrated the first half masterfully, but his control waned as the game progressed, earning a 6. Scrum-half Cam Roigard mirrored Barrett's trajectory with a strong start but faltered later, scored a 6.
The loose trio was the highlight, with Peter Lakai and Ardie Savea both scoring 8 for their all-round game potency. Wallace Sititi had moments of brilliance but was penalized with a yellow card, scoring an 8. Fabian Holland and Josh Lord were stalwarts in the forwards, both earning a 7.
In the front row, Fletcher Newell struggled with scrum penalties, scoring a 5, while Codie Taylor and Ethan de Groot were active but not dominant, both scoring 6.
The bench played a crucial role in the game's outcome, with Damian McKenzie making significant impacts, including a critical try and penalty, scoring an 8. Tamaiti Williams and Sam Darry also provided essential contributions off the bench.
"We found our rhythm initially but need to maintain control throughout. The bench brought us back on track," Scott Robertson commented post-match.
This match displayed a mix of brilliant individual efforts and teamwork, with the All Blacks navigating through patches of dominance and difficulty. The resilience shown by the substitutes underlines the depth of talent available, steering New Zealand to a hard-fought victory.
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In a thrilling encounter at Murrayfield, the All Blacks clinched a 25-17 victory over Scotland. Despite some disruptions, a trio in the back-row prominently featured, providing a solution to the ongoing selection dilemma. Here’s how each player fared in the match.
Fullback Will Jordan broke his dry spell with a pivotal play, thanks to Wallace Sititi's setup, but lost steam post-break, scoring a 6. On the wing, Leroy Carter faced disciplinary issues with a yellow card for a cynical trip, earning a 5. Centre Leicester Fainga’anuku delivered a powerhouse performance reminiscent of a forward, meriting an 8. Quinn Tupaea, filling in for Jordie Barrett, showed promise in his roles, scoring a 6.
Caleb Clarke was a significant force until an injury curtailed his contribution, also scoring a 6. Fly-half Beauden Barrett orchestrated the first half masterfully, but his control waned as the game progressed, earning a 6. Scrum-half Cam Roigard mirrored Barrett's trajectory with a strong start but faltered later, scored a 6.
The loose trio was the highlight, with Peter Lakai and Ardie Savea both scoring 8 for their all-round game potency. Wallace Sititi had moments of brilliance but was penalized with a yellow card, scoring an 8. Fabian Holland and Josh Lord were stalwarts in the forwards, both earning a 7.
In the front row, Fletcher Newell struggled with scrum penalties, scoring a 5, while Codie Taylor and Ethan de Groot were active but not dominant, both scoring 6.
The bench played a crucial role in the game's outcome, with Damian McKenzie making significant impacts, including a critical try and penalty, scoring an 8. Tamaiti Williams and Sam Darry also provided essential contributions off the bench.
"We found our rhythm initially but need to maintain control throughout. The bench brought us back on track," Scott Robertson commented post-match.
This match displayed a mix of brilliant individual efforts and teamwork, with the All Blacks navigating through patches of dominance and difficulty. The resilience shown by the substitutes underlines the depth of talent available, steering New Zealand to a hard-fought victory.