New Zealand player ratings
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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.