Herald on Sunday

ALL BLACKS

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15 Damian MCKENZIE Wasn't as involved as last week. Conceded the ball on a number of occasions. A great try-saving chase and tackle.

14 Will JORDAN

Quiet first half as the ball went to the opposite wing but scored early in second with a simple run and was then subbed.

13 A LIENERT-BROWN

Not his typical best, with a bit of rust showing in his return to the test arena. Improved as game went on.

12 David HAVILI

Ran superb lines and was involved in a lot. Played a hand in opening try for Reece. Showed off booming kick.

11 Sevu REECE

Scored his first hat-trick in test rugby but all were relatively easy. Made the most of his chances.

10 Richie MO'UNGA

Excellent game in all aspects. Worked well with Smith in set plays and played a part in four tries. Solid kicking night.

9 Aaron SMITH

Brilliant marshallin­g the troops at the breakdown and worked well with Mo'unga. Another superb outing in black.

8 Luke JACOBSON

Once again didn't make as big an impact as a No 8 should. Did get better as the test went on.

7 Ardie SAVEA

Helped with the physical advantage that was lacking at the breakdown last week. Was in action all around the field.

6 Akira IOANE

Stole an early lineout, then penalised, made strong tackle, forcing opponent into touch, then turned ball over. Solid on defence.

5 Sam WHITELOCK

Another decent outing leading the way in the set pieces and the breakdown. Great to see him with Retallick again.

4 Scott BARRETT

Stole two early lineouts and did his job in set pieces but not his strongest game in the black jersey.

3 Nepo LAULALA

Solid at scrum time. Helped nullify any chance of Fiji gaining control at the breakdown the way they did last week.

2 Codie TAYLOR

Usual brilliance at set piece time but did misthrow one lineout. Didn't see much of the ball other than at lineout time.

1 George BOWER

Was part of a reliable scrum in the first half but gave away three penalties. Not as strong a test as last week.

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