New Zealand player ratings

New Zealand player ratings

Our All Blacks player ratings after their 1st Rugby Championship match

15 | Beauden Barrett 7/10

The fullback made three offloads but the big talking point was his try assist for Sam Darry.

14 | Sevu Reece 5.5/10

Seven carries with two line breaks. Subbed in the 49th minute


13 | Anton Lienert-Brown 7/10

Had two clean breaks, one leading to a try. He made six tackles and beat three defenders


12 | Jordie Barrett 5/10

The inside center ran great lines but his 75% tackle success is something he would want to improve

11 | Mark Tele'a 7/10

The winger beat the most defenders (6) on the night. He scored a wonderful try in the second half.

10 | Damian McKenzie 6/10

One try assist in the first half and sparked the other with a chip and gather. Added 15 points and threw 35 passes.

9 | TJ Perenara 6/10

Perenara was solid at the base making 54 passes(2nd in the match). Try assist for Tele'a

8 | Ardie Savea 7/10

A big shift from the All Blacks captain. Added 16 carries and 10 tackles to his two turnovers won

7 | Dalton Papali'i 6/10

Won a big turnover in the first half.

6 | Ethan Blackadder 6/10

Blackadder made a mamouth 20 tackles and seven carries. 

5 | Sam Darry 7/10

Impressive performance on his first start. Scored a wonderful try, made five tackles and was solid in the lineouts. The second-row is becoming a real find.

4 | Tupou Vaa'i  5/10

Made a few monster hits and was reliable in the lineouts. Argentina had his number

3 | Tyler Lomax  5/10

Defended well but was penalised once for an ineffective cleanout at the breakdown

2 | Codie Taylor  6/10

100% Lineout throws for Taylor. Made 6/7 tackles.

1 | Ethan de Groot 5/10

De Groot made an impressive 10 tackles and was effective at the breakdowns.

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